i've been known to be over zealous.
to say things like "everyone should adopt".
to spout stats like: if 7% of people who call themselves christians would adopt, there would be no more orphans (and that is true - just in case you needed that nudge...)
but, the truth is, not everyone is called to adopt or is supposed to adopt. i get that.
but, every christian can do something to love orphans. something.
hope for orphans has a wonderful download that lists "ten things every christian can do to care for the orphan and waiting child" i LOVE this list and we have printed this and given it to the families at our church.
it's been SUCH a blessing to watch individuals and families find their one thing (or more than one thing!).
today, i was the recipient of one thing. actually, our family has been the recipient of love from this one particular family multiple times...
see - i have this friend. she's very involved with my children through daily connections. she has known our family since we started this adoption/orphan care adventure almost 8 years ago. she has given hugs to my kids while i was in china, cared for some in the nursery (with a little extra TLC), given small gifts and reminders of prayers, intentionally created opportunities to do fun things for them and today... well, today she called and said "i want to take your kids for the afternoon so you can pack for vacation".
isn't that a blessing?! not to ask "can i?" but to say "i want to...". how can i say "no"?
they went on adventure with her (and her hubby joined in later) and enjoyed playing and a movie and ice cream and mcdonald's happy meals (such a treat!). they had a blast! and i? i got last minute shopping done, laundry washed, suitcases and boxes packed and even enjoyed a peanut butter cup (or two!).
i'm sharing this because i want to honor my friend - who has blessed our family, but i also want to share it to encourage you to do one thing. read that list of "ten things..." and pick one. maybe god is calling you to adopt... but, maybe he's asking you to babysit or support an orphan care ministry or donate to an adoption fund or visit the orphan on a ministry trip.
whatever it is, ask god to show you and give you the faith to obey.
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