Today at church this was the second reading:
Romans 8:22-27
8:22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now;8:23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.8:24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen?8:25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.8:27 And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
This text may not really have anything to do with adopting a child, but it spoke to my heart. I feel like I have been having labor pains for 5 months. I have been extremely inpatient with God even though I know that only he knows what is best for me. So I am praying to the Spirit to help me in my weakness and help me wait for my little boy with patience...
5 comments:
You are in my prayers.
lifting you up in prayers too. . .
Your strength is remarkable. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kara, When I lost my twins someone gave this poem to me. When I read your post it made me think of it. It is hard sometimes for us to understand what our God has planned for our lives....
Hugs to you and prayers that your son will come home soon, Jill
My life is but a weaving,
between my God and me;
I do not choose the colors.
He worketh steadily.
Oftimes He weaveth sorrow,
and I in foolish pride,
forget He sees the upper,
and I the underside.
Not till the loom is silent,
and shuttles cease to fly,
will God unroll the canvas,
and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
in the skillful weaver's hand, as
the threads of gold and silver
in the pattern He has planned....
Kara ~ I just know your son will be home soon! I have lots of info to share with you when I return, if you want.
gina
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