We're traveling down this adoption pathway, and many of you have asked where we are in the process. So we wanted to fill you in on the main points of this journey.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
International Adoption 101
The next step will be a home study with a social worker to verify for authorities that we are suitable parents and are going into this adoption with our eyes wide open.
Finances
Several dozen sippy cups have also gone out throughout the State and even internationally! We thank you for your willingness and excitement to have a part in bringing our little one home to her forever family.
We are brainstorming other options for raising money. International adoption isn't cheap. But it shouldn't be. It's a perfect picture of our spiritual adoption when we were rebel orphans. Reconciling us with God the Father was costly. It required Jesus Christ to humble Himself by taking on human form so that He could live the perfect life we couldn't live. He died as a substitute for us, and in His death, He absorbed all of God's wrath that was meant for us rebels! But this does not mean that every person automatically becomes a beloved child of God. You have to trust in Christ's finished work of redemption. You cannot continue to try to achieve God's favor in your own strength. You have to admit that you need Him. You need His forgiveness. You are a rebel orphan. You need the Father to adopt you into His family. You are not automatically born into God's family at birth. What a picture! What a cost! What a love!
The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me
Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table
Jesus, thank You
By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end
Lover of my soul
I want to live for You
by Pat Sczebel