This says it all. Jeff and I were heading out on one of our dates. He was driving and we were worshipping as we drove and I was asking God what is your will? How do we help the orphans? Do you want us adopting? What about these three sisters? ... and are these the three? I was a bit in turmoil over "What is the perfect will of God?" So I opened my Bible to 2 Corinthians Chapter 1 Verses 17 to 22.
"As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ whom we preached among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I,was not Yes and No; but in Him it is always Yes. For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why we utter the Amen through Him, to the glory of God. But it is God who establishes us with you in Christ,and has commissioned us; He has put His seal upon us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee."
It hit me... in God it's always Yes, it's Yes, Cindy!!! because it is for His Glory. It is God who has established me and He has commissioned me. He has put His seal on me and gave me His Spirit in my heart as a guarantee. Wow!!! I can be confident that He is speaking to me and telling me that it is His will that I adopt and that I can know that He is all over this thing!!! I want His Glory to shine like a bright light in a darkened world. One mere act such as adoption can be that. Can you be confident that His Spirit is in your heart, that He has set His seal upon you, that He has commissioned you to do this, that the promises of God are always Yes! Can I encourage you to trust God with answers to your doubts or fears -- believe me, He's not bothered by them! He wants to establish Himself in me to a greater measure.
Later that day as I was walking down the store aisle I said to myself ... 3 girls seems like alot of kids at once; Cindy, are you sure you heard right? I then looked out the corner of my eye and saw a long wooden block with the word 'Blessing' written across it, and inside was a space for 3 candles ... I knew that I knew it was God.
He was reminding me that children are a blessing, and that we are getting three more blessings. I was amazed how He wanted to comfort my fears and remind me of the truth He spoke to my heart earlier that day.
Isn't God just wonderful? Don't ya just luv Him? Cindy
P.S. I took a pix of that candle holder but cannot find it, I wanted it as a reminder of God's faithfulness to me on that day.
Hi Cindy!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting...how very God. May you know His Presence and Mercy each step of your journey to your children.
I love your header...what a gorgeous family you have
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
expecting one more from Ethiopia
Jeff and Cyndi, I'm glad to hear of your endeavor. God bless. David F.
ReplyDeleteThis was beautiful! You have no idea how much I needed to read this, even if it is a little late! I have been doubting lately and yet at the same time know this is Gods will. Thanks for the verse, I am going to write it down and put it on my fridge!
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