Does this kid remind you of anyone?
He's a Ukrainian orphan boy who is available for hosting for a few weeks after Christmas. The hope is that he'll be adopted after visiting the United States. He's from the same orphanage as the orphan boy we met last summer. That boy will be joining his adoptive family this November, Lord willing. And we just found out that a couple from our church is pursuing adopting another boy from this orphanage who they hosted this summer. Very exciting!
Now, we're waiting and praying about whether we should host this boy, who has such an uncanny resemblance to our own son (with the idea that we may adopt him). Just yesterday, as the couple at church shared of their decision, Joy shared of how they anguished before the Lord over this decision, and how they didn't want to do it out of guilt, or obligation, or if the Lord were not it in. Just like Moses, we too do not want to proceed unless the LORD is with us, leading and guiding every step of the way. And we trust that if He is leading, then He will provide all that is needed. So I'm once again I'm back on my knees, challenged that I too need to prioritize time for anguishing before the Lord. And as I do so, I am totally relating to the lyrics of Sara Groves' song Hello Lord, from her Conversations CD (which I happened to be listening to when we were anguishing this summer about whether to adopt V.).
Hello Lord, it's me your child
I have a few things on my mind
Right now I'm faced with big decisions
And I'm wondering if you have a minute, cuz
Right now I don't hear so well
And I was wondering if you could speak up
I know that you tore the veil
So I could sit with you in person
And hear what you're saying but
Right now, I just can't hear you.
I don't doubt your sovereignty
I doubt my own ability to
Hear what you're saying
And to do the right thing
And I desperately want to do the right thing
But right now I don't hear so well
And I was wondering if you could speak up
I know that you tore the veil
So I could sit with you in person
And hear what you're saying but
Right now, I just can't hear you.
And somewhere in the back of my mind
I think you are telling me to wait
And though patience has never been mine
Lord, I will wait to hear from you
Oh Lord, I'm waiting on you
Right now I don't hear so well
And I was wondering if you could speak up
I know that you tore the veil
So I could sit with you in person
And hear what you're saying but
Right now, I think you're whispering
Once again, I covet your prayers; especially that if this is of the Lord, that God would make that clear to my husband. Thank you!
Grace and Peace,
Angel
10 comments:
Your title says it all!!!
wow, he does look like your son!! I thought you were saying you were on your knees for your son...
Oh my. He does look like E. Thanks for the (depressing!) song!! :) Why is it stuff like that cuts to the matter?
Love you.
Prayers for you.
Thanks for the song. It's echoing in my heart.
Wow Angel, I couldn't follow what happened this summer, but adopting this little boy would save him from becoming Russia'a solider in the future. And, his soul possibly.
You know I believe so strongly in this b/c of my Noah......I hope the best for your family.
Praying for wisdom!
May God make the way and may you rest in His peace.
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
He does bear more than a resemblance! I will be praying for you.
angel-
i thought that was your son. he looks sooooo much like him!
will be praying.
did i mention that i LOVE sarah groves? my favorite singer/songwriter ever. so much depth to her songs:)
The kid is so adorable.
And the mountain background in the video is so awesome. Inspiring lyrics.
Praise God for you.
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