Friday, October 9, 2009

Prayer for Wednesday

5 days and counting until our court date...

I am trusting God's best for our family. As a woman it is so hard to not obsess over it. Thoughts permeate my mind constantly all the while I am trying to channel them into prayers. I want to have the childlike faith of my girls - I seem to have guarded my heart trying to prepare for the "what-if" situations, but that is not how God wants me to live. He wants me to wholly abandon the worldly scenarios that I play in my mind and to fully trust him.

Adoption is the most mentally - emotionally exhausting thing that I have ever done, but I wouldn't change it for anything. It has taught me so many things about God's character. It has brought a deeper understanding of God and who he is and what he has done for me through adoption.

I wanted to be able to share with the boys all the people who prayed for us. Would you leave a comment with your name and state in which you live? Then I can put it on a map for them to see God's people uniting at his throne of Grace. I know I will be blessed right now and they will be blessed in the future when they can understand.

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1Thessalonians 5:16-18

20 comments:

Unknown said...

Lorelie Knutson, Fremont, California

We're praying that you get wonderful news in 5 days!

Courtney said...

i've been blessed to lift up your family through your journey!

Ashburn, VA

Ramona said...

I just recently found your blog and have joined in praying for your little ones and for this court date. We have 2 precious little ones in Ethiopia too, and had 2 courts dates in Aug that weren't complete (thanks to the rainy season...) and are still waiting to hear when our next date will be!!! I found it so hard to trust during the time of the court dates... and can get so anxious now as we wait...which helps nothing!!! May you be filled with peace as you wait and may you get that exciting news that makes them officially yours!!
Blessings,
Ramona

Manitoba, Canada
willowdalewhimsy at yahoo.ca (@ in place of at)

Flip-flop Mama said...

I am praying for you and the boys in SD! Miss you at MOPS!

Ruthie said...

David, Ruth, Gage, Memphis, Julia and The Avon First Baptist Bible Study in Avon SD have been praying for the Larsen's

Ashley said...

We've been praying on your journey as well. The Redburn's, St. James, Missouri

Heather said...

The Stacey fam in Minneapolis, MN

praying for you guys often...excited to meet these precious boys someday soon!! Inspired by your journey and love you guys tons!!

Anonymous said...

Alex, AnaLisa & Andrew Gerbig, Woodbury, MN

Jaci said...

I'm praying Angel! Thanks for your testimony of God's sovereignty!

Laura H. said...

Laura's been praying too from Lima, Peru. Ooh, that rhymed!

Amy James said...

Amy James North Little Rock, AR

Unknown said...

The Linde family is praying in Pennsylvania that your family will be together soon. Two little boys to your house... and two little girls to ours...Peace to you in the days ahead. Susan

Anonymous said...

praying!~

Katie said...

Tonight Pearl prayed that Grace and Lydia have fun with their new brothers. We will continue to pray for you all.

Melissa said...

We continue to pray for your family and your children. Hoping for great news this week!! Melissa , WI

Anonymous said...

Matthew and Susan Molesky Family, St. Cloud, MN

Spirit of Adoption said...

Just found your blog through the Molesky's - praying for your boys to be united with you!!!

Kovacs, Charlotte NC

Tengesdal 4 said...

Praying here at Boys Town, NE :)

Love you and am praying for encouragement for your heart!

Bets

Lindsey said...

Brekers in Plymouth. We are praying for you all and will continue to lift you up!

meg said...

i've been praying, too! i can't wait for those sweet boys to be in your arms forever!