Today we finally recieved some good news... sort of. Again for those of you praying, now is the time we need it :) I talked with my worker today and everything is good to go on our end. Unfortunately a form in Baby C's file is not and it may take a few months for it to be finished. So, his worker has applied for a legal risk placement. What this means is that Baby C can be placed with us until the form comes back and then we can proceed with the finality of the adoption. If for any reason something happens with the form we risk that Baby C will be taken from us... this is extremely unlikely. The application goes to Edmonton and they decide if they will place under legal risk terms. If they decide yes, he could come home in about two weeks, if they say no it may be a few months still. I know that God is in complete control and I have perfect peace.
Philippians 4:4-7 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
This is my prayer. That I will choose to focus on TODAY and TRUST HIM completely.
Please join our family in prayer that Edmonton will accept the application, and we can move ahead in bringing Baby C (well Toddler C now) home.
I will keep you posted when I hear something new. Thank you to all of you praying and for your encouragement. Some days are tough, but with God's strength alone we are able to focus on Today and not get caught up in the what ifs, whys, whens and hows.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Monday, 19 September 2011
Forever Reign
As I sit here today and reflect on the last 6 1/2 months I am in awe of all God is reminding me of. I have no new news today. We are still waiting on paperwork. Many days I am frustrated by this, I am frustrated by the process, I am saddened at how many lives are being put on hold in our world because of "the system." But today, I am looking at it through different eyes. Today, my focus in on Jesus. With worldly eyes we don't understand but when we turn our eyes to Him, we have to trust that His timing is ultimate and perfect. It is my understanding that we are still waiting for 2 signatures, a trip to Edmonton for our paperwork (not us) and then our info sharing. In my mind this could take days, but in reality it may take weeks or months. So in the meantime I can choose to be anxious, frustrated, worried, annoyed, even angry... or I can choose to enjoy today, focus on Jesus and trust completely in HIM. Baby C is in good hands, and in God's timing He will be placed in His forever home. For this I am forever grateful. And so today, as I choose to fully surrender, my heart, my mind, my everything, I ask that you join me in prayer, that God's will be done, and that He will FOREVER REIGN!
FOREVER REIGN LYRICS by HILLSONG
You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin
You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy
You're the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life,
In You death has lost it's sting
Oh, I'm running to your arms,
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In your presence I'm made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I'm letting go
Oh, I'm running to your arms
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
My heart will sing
no other name
Jesus, Jesus
Oh, I'm running to your arms
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
Psalm 146:10
The LORD reigns forever,
your God, O Zion, for all generations.
Praise the LORD.
your God, O Zion, for all generations.
Praise the LORD.
FOREVER REIGN LYRICS by HILLSONG
You are good, You are good
When there's nothing good in me
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin
You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy
You're the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life,
In You death has lost it's sting
Oh, I'm running to your arms,
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In your presence I'm made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I'm letting go
Oh, I'm running to your arms
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
My heart will sing
no other name
Jesus, Jesus
Oh, I'm running to your arms
I'm running to arms
The riches of your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares to Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
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