It is fairly often that I feel burdened to pray for young children without a mom or dad to tuck them in at night or read to them or love them unconditionally...
I (not so secretly) have been praying about adopting internationally. I have been praying that if it is God's will, that my husband would develop a passion for it. Yesterday and this afternoon, he implied that he would consider adopting two older siblings. This brother and sister lost both of their parents, have a strong belief in God, and are praying for a family. We don't have the room or the money, but if any of you reading this want to learn more about these children- send me an email!
Anyway...my heart...my heart is heavy. Tonight I feel devastated for an 11 year old girl who has been repeatedly violated by family members. Heartbroken for an 11 year old mother who gave birth to a son. Angry that a judge would separate this young girl from the baby she just gave birth to. Instinctively, there is this need to 'make things better.' I imagine flying to this country and bringing them both home with us. I also know that God in control and wants us to TRUST him: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Please pray for healing for this young child...this young mother. Please pray for the other children who are suffering more than we can even imagine right now. Pray that they learn to TRUST and are able to experience what it feels like to be truly LOVED.
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Yes, Kaari, burdened with you! My mother's email about her being accepted by school friends, and cared for by Christian, possibly temporary, foster parents, helped me a lot. God sees her too. He is the God who is there, and He is the God who sees.
ReplyDeleteDear Healer, Physician, Lord, be with this little girl, and bless the little child that just came into this world. May both these children see your abundant Grace, and know you as Healer, Helper and Constant Companion. May they know you, most especially, as Savior and Friend. May they know your constancy, and may they be sent many a guardian angel to guard them from harm from here on. Thank you for Kaari, Lord. Amen.
Love, Terri