…that His timing is perfect.
When Andy and I really sat down + started discussing the steps towards adopting, I felt overwhelmed. I felt rushed. I felt behind. I felt like there were roadblocks in every direction. Or even? closed doors.
I realized that I was forcing my own timetable. I wanted things my way. I had a pretty little idea in my head of our life would play out over the next days, weeks, months + years, but yet? It all just was wrong.
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Nothing moving.
Discouragement around each corner.
I began believing the lies.
You aren’t fit for it.
You’ll never be able to save enough money.
It’s too much paperwork, just give up.
I really began believing that this longing I’d had since I was young, even before I met Andy, about how my someday-family would be formed wasn’t to be.
Coincidentally, although I know it wasn’t just that, I began starting my day with His truth. Each day. First thing.
I was forced to give up my expectations. I was brought to my knees as He said
Let me walk you through this. I put this on your heart, and I’m there to see you through.
+ guess what?
Things started moving. The excitement came back as we continued to pray for our next son or daughter: someone whom He has always wonderfully planned.
Y’all? We have a Skype meeting with our agency this coming Thursday.
Yes, as in 3 days from now. We will be set into motion all of our final homestudy paperwork.
So I’m asking….
would you pray for us?
Pray that we would make the right decision if this agency is the one we are to use?
Pray that we would continue to surrender to His timing + His plan?
Pray that we would use His truth to combat the lies that so easily take over?
Happy Monday y’all!
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Yes, I will definitely be praying for you. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, core-shaking, but it’s incredibly awesome. I’ll be praying that He gives you peace and wisdom. :)
thank you, Tricia!!
how exciting!!!
this warms my heart.
we’re starting the long process this Fall and I hear you.
but God is SO good and if he wills it, it’ll happen.
praying!
xo
oh Emily!! Will you blog about it? I will already start praying for you and your family!
Such lovely news! I will definitely be praying for you guys–for peace, patience, and joy during the process :)
Thank you, Nicole!! xoxo :O)
That is amazing, Kacia! Praying for you and your family. xoxo
thank you, Jennifer!
His timing is perfect! Prayers for your continued return to health and to His hand working in your life as you move forward this week!
Thank you, Sarah. It ALWAYS is, yet it’s so easy to lose sight!
Excited to share how the meeting goes!
xoxo
PS: thank you for praying for my health, debilitating physically + mentally via fear, too.
Praying for you sister.
Funny, I just wrote earlier today about something God’s got me waiting in. His timing is perfect because He’s God – which is awesome!
really!? I need to go read it!! Thank you for praying, Nadine! xoxo
Oh honey– sooo many prayers are sent to you & your family! His timing is perfect, we all have to remind ourselves of this, every day. We have to be patient. He knows. He will care for us. He will make everything happen the way He knows they should.
So thankful I found you via #SheReadsTruth & Miss Maggie.
Thank you, Breanna!
I”m SO happy you’re reading alongside us!!
xoxo
Wow! I will do my best to pray and think of you throughout the day! can’t wait to hear more!!
Thank you, Hannah! That means so much to me!
So exciting, girl! Just watched one of my dear friends go through the same thing–so many roadblocks, so many times when things weren’t going like she’d hoped–and now she is rocking the most beautiful 6 week old baby girl you’ll ever see! LOVE watching Gid work through adoption. It’s like, you know he gets it. You know he knows how much a part of your heart it is, bc it’s that much a part of HIS heart. Prayers for your family!
Praying for you my dear sweet neighbor, sister, friend! We cannot wait to meet the new little one the day he or she comes home!
Praying in a big way ! The miracle of adoption is all His deal and an amazing journey of growth and Faith.
we will be praying:)
I pray for you every day, my friend.
I can’t wait to hear what the next steps are!
Hi, Kacia,
As I was exploring your new design this morning, I came across this post. Oh, how it speaks to my heart — especially what you heard Him whisper to you: “Let me walk you through this. I put this on your heart, and I’m there to see you through.” I am going to write those lines in my journal this morning. As I continue to hope and pray for marriage and a family one day — things I truly believe that He has placed on my heart — I’m going to remember that He wants to walk me through it and orchestrate it all in His perfect timing. Thank you for being such an encouragement by sharing your own story. I, too, need to begin each day with His truth to combat the fear and the doubt. Thank you for your honesty, transparency, and bravery to trust Him, follow Him, and share your journey. I’ll be praying for you and your family, Kacia.
Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you and your family have a Christmas that is beautifully blessed in every way.
xo,
Katie