We were presented with a big decision... one that became gut-wrenching to make. This decision was the most difficult we have made as a married couple. One that we wanted God to write the answer in the sky...”yes” or “no”. (Hate when that doesn’t happen)
Foster care asked us to take an older child which would be a permanent placement. After agonizing, fasting, praying and talking with many people that are involved with the case we decided not to take this child in. There were many factors as to why we made this decision. But believe me, we didn’t say no lightly. Because we want to be obedient to doing God’s Will and we want to be available to what He has for us, we struggled very much with this decision.
Yes, we want a family and it is difficult that it is not working out yet but we trust God that He sees the big picture and we trust His Will. We need his peace as we wait. In Numbers 6:26 it says “…the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace…” This speaks of the contented fullness of a soul satisfied by the love of God the Father. We rest in this peace. Our prayer for you is that you experience the peace and joy from a Father that loves you so.
Foster care asked us to take an older child which would be a permanent placement. After agonizing, fasting, praying and talking with many people that are involved with the case we decided not to take this child in. There were many factors as to why we made this decision. But believe me, we didn’t say no lightly. Because we want to be obedient to doing God’s Will and we want to be available to what He has for us, we struggled very much with this decision.
Yes, we want a family and it is difficult that it is not working out yet but we trust God that He sees the big picture and we trust His Will. We need his peace as we wait. In Numbers 6:26 it says “…the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace…” This speaks of the contented fullness of a soul satisfied by the love of God the Father. We rest in this peace. Our prayer for you is that you experience the peace and joy from a Father that loves you so.
