My sweet Joy-she was not too sure about this frightening ocean!
I know exactly how she feels! Praise for a Father who sees it all- and holds us in His arms!!
Lord God, You are good. I trust You are doing beautiful things in my life even when I can't see them. Please help me trust when I don't see Your eternal picture clearly and hold on tightly to You until a new season of clarity. Amen." Looking for Hidden Beauty by Amy Carroll
Murky Waters- that was the theme of my bible study this morning- and trusting that the Lord sees clearly what is below the surface. Without a doubt we trust that the Lord does know exactly what is going on and that despite our fears and feeling like we are flailing about in deep scary waters, there is something beautiful happening. But oh how we pray for the waters to calm and clear so we too can see it!!
To be quite honest I am exhausted from treading water and trying to not sink under the discouragement and fears of another phone call or email with disappointing news. Instead of moving forward we seem to be staying in place if not moving backward. I won't go into details but- Please pray with us- we truly need the Lord to do miracles. We need him to change the hearts of those in charge to be tender and to desire to move our case forward. We need people to show up, do their work, and act in an ethical manner. We need wisdom to know if we need to do something different, if there IS anything we can do, or just keep waiting. We need the Lord to keep us afloat as we are waiting for His rescue. Praise that He is a God of justice and mercy and love and He is our Father who rises to show us compassion!
Isaiah 30:18
"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" Hillsong United
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
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I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
[x6]
I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
This song, among a couple of others has been the cry of my heart throughout the entire adoption. I am so thankful for His embrace during this season of treading water- and whatever the next months will bring!
We also are so thankful for each of our friends and family members who have committed to pray for us!! We need it! We have had many of you come up and ask us how we are and let us know you are praying for us. THANK YOU!! We need you - our family of families- to continue to lift us up and keep us afloat with your prayers!! One of my sweet friends reminded me of Moses and how he prayed during the battle with his hands raised and as they became tired, others came and helped hold him up so they could pray to the Lord for his strength and power to defeat the enemy. Our enemy does not want our sweet Joy to come home- but our God is stronger and more powerful and He will win! We ask you to please continue to help lift us up in prayer during this battle. Our arms are very tired! We love you all!
-Becky (and clan)
Oh this song pulls at my heart, too! God is with us and I know he will continue to bouy you up in these murky waters. Prayers for comfort in this seemingly desolate time as well as encouragement and wisdom for those in power on the adoption side of things. Waiting to see God's plan for restoration reviewed all for His glory.
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Katie King
You and your family (including Joy) have been heavy on my heart this week. Now I know why. I've been praying, but will double those efforts. Faith is so very much like moving forward in a pitch black tunnel, wondering when you'll see the light that is surely at the end, but knowing that you have to keep moving forward - even if that means going through the motions of daily life just so you can tick off another day until THAT day, when you bring your sweet one home. {{hugs}} to you from me, friend.
ReplyDeleteSoooooooo praying with you and for you during this time. Trust me when I tell you that I "get it." The waters seem just plain dark at times….but He has got this. LOVELOVELOVE you guys!
ReplyDeleteSweet friend whose heart is torn and hurting, I'm so sorry that your family is going through this pain of waiting. I know the heaviness and discouragement that you are battling. I know there are no words that I can say to make it better. Thank you for sharing from your heart. We'll continue to pray, to hold your whole family up, as you walk this difficult road. May you feel the Lord's comfort in real and tangible ways as you trust Him through each day. Praying for your paperwork to finally move forward and that sweet Joy will be able to come home soon.
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