Take the Leap

Chances are that if you are reading this you found my blog from Reece’s Rainbow.   Some of you have followed our journey to adopting Nic, prayed for, supported and encouraged us from the beginning and for that we are so grateful. 

And some of you are probably here because you have stared at the children on Reece’s Rainbow, read about the conditions that they are in, followed the journeys of others who have adopted and want to adopt “someday” or maybe WANT to adopt now but are trying to get up the courage to take the final leap of faith.  You want to know how it works and what it takes, how in the world did people raise the money and get the time off work. 

We were there before and I am happy to be on the other end of it. 

There's something very important that you need to know.  Our family is no different then anyone else's in one sense...  We are all sinners.  We all lose our patience, worry, get hurt, among other things.  We are not "a special family so we did a special thing".  The only reason we can do anything is because we know that we serve a Great, All powerful, Almighty, All-knowing, Sovereign God.  Still even knowing that we can become like the panicked disciples on the boat in the storm or Peter on the water sinking in a moment of weak, sinful, faithless, fear.  

So while this might not be the specific answers that you are looking for, because every family’s situation is different, here’s the one thing that I can tell you that can be applied universally to everyone reading this.  If you believe in the power of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, if you believe that God created the universe, if you believe that He calms the wind and the rain and holds the stars in his hands, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed and you are being called to adopt, all those worries and fears that seem so huge to you WILL be taken care of according to His plan. 

I can guarantee you that you will have struggles and things go “wrong” according to YOUR plan from the moment you commit to adopt, but it is all in His plan and will grow your faith as you trust in Him through it all.  We have not been called to a life of comfort and ease.  We are not striving for an “imperishable wreath”, temporary riches, rewards and worldly accolades.  Hallelujah and Praise the Lord...  We get to rejoice in that, knowing that those things cannot compare to the true joy and peace that comes through obedience and faith in our Father.  

God's ways are so much better than our ways!  I am so thankful for Nic and the beautiful gift that God gave us when He opened our eyes to first Down syndrome with the birth of our son Colt and then adoption with Nic!! Glory be to God for His perfect plan!!

Now, take a deep breath.  Open up the Word of God.  Get yourself some music that reminds you of the power of our Mighty Lord in every word and keep it on auto-play. PRAY. 

LEAP!

Consider the stars in the sky;
Look up and wonder, can you count their number?
Consider the stars in the sky;
Umbrella to hide in, a dance floor of heaven.

Do not be afraid
Do not be afraid

Consider the stars in the sky;
When it is darkest they shine out the brightest
Consider the stars in the sky
In every anguish, Oh, child take courage

Do not be afraid
Do not be afraid
He who made all of this, and who holds all of this,
Holds you in his hands

Do not be afraid
Do not be afraid

Consider the stars in the sky;
Diamond in a ring. Over the Child King.
Consider the stars in the sky;
Grace He had promised, coming to find us

Do not be afraid
Do not be afraid
He who made all of this, says “You’re worth more than this,”
And holds you in his hands”

— Words and Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Fionan de Barr

(I highly recommend Keith and Kristyn Getty's worship music! 

I love their newest cd "Facing a Task Unfinished"!)