God's Peace through the adoption Journey:
It begins differently for each person, for
each family, but it is all rooted in Love.
It’s the Love of our Father that goes so
deep, and is so abundant, that it cannot be contained.
He
sets the lonely in families. - Psalm 68:6
And we see the lonely.
We are the action of God, and He calls us. He
instructs us.
Pure
and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for
orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.
- James 1:27
But
be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider
what great things He has done for you. - 1 Samuel 12:24
We respond.
We respond with faith to add to the
love. We know the power of our God, and
we follow knowing He will bring it “to completion”. (Philippians 1:6)
This love and this faith ignite and fuel our
obedience, but the peace –
the peace of God is promised with our
faith. The peace comes as we give our
control and our fear to Almighty God.
The
LORD gives strength to His people; the LORD blesses His people with peace. Psalm 29:11
When this love we feel turns into an act of
faith, the gift of peace covers every moment.
The very presence of God becomes more
tangible, and every day becomes a new revelation of His promises.
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The journey begins.
You work and scheme every loophole you can to
gain even one day in completing your dossier.
You hope, stress, and travel for documents
and approvals.
But in it all, here is the peace:
Let
us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who
promised is faithful. -Hebrews
10:23
As you reel a series of what-if’s
and plan your family and life for the
unknown,
Peace says:
You
can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
– Proverbs 19:21
Then, in that moment
when all the hope collides with your child –
real facts, real pictures…
A Letter of Intent – the intent that has
built in your heart for years
The peace leads you to:
Give
thanks to Him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures
forever. – Psalm 136:4
As you lie awake, a world away from holding
her –
too far to dry a tear
too far to tuck her in.
The peace is knowing:
For
the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole world to show Himself
strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. - 2 Chronicles 16:9
When you finally hold her - but first as a
stranger
And pray that God speeds a miracle of
bonding.
Find peace in the truth:
For
nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37
Perfect Love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18
Perfect Love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18
When the change is slow
And loves only goes one way.
You feel alone.
But you have peace because:
You
are the God who sees me.
– Genesis 16:13
Then the barriers start to fade
The smiles take over
And the snuggles sink deeper
Oh, the peace:
Not
to us, O Lord, but to You goes all the glory for your unfailing love and
faithfulness. - Psalm 115:1
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Our stories are different. Our timelines are
different,
But the same Love brought us here, and the
same Peace sustains us.
God streaks His promises across the sky, and
He always keeps them.
May we always be ready to Love.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
Thankful for His peace,
Jonna Yarbrough
