but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
At my church, we have two deacons pray during the morning church service. These deacons pray for the service itself, prayer requests, etc. As a deacon, I have the privilege of doing this every month or so. Last Sunday was my turn!
A fellow deacon and I went into the prayer room, discussed the prayer requests, missions and activities our church is involved, and the morning service. Nothing really out of the ordinary. We didn't discuss or even mention Mei. As we took turns praying, neither he nor I verbally pray for Mei, but I guess she was in my thoughts. All of the sudden, I had an overwhelming calm and peace of mind about Mei and the adoption.
I've always known that God was and is in control of this adoption and taking care of Mei, but Sunday I had a renewed faith, a renewed hope, and a renewed strength in what God is doing in this adoption and my life. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:3 (NIV)
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Lillian Cen Mei
Born: November 18, 2006
Lillian Cen Mei
Lillian Mei Sims-Chinese name: (Cen Li Wen)
Born: November 18, 2006
Isaiah 43:5 (NIV)
Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.
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- Ben and Carla
- God has blessed our family and is expanding it by one. This blog is the story of how our family is waiting, hoping, loving, coping, giving, and sharing during the process of the adoption and events leading up to the day we receive our little Mei.
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1 comment:
Ben,
I have had the same sense of calm this week. The adoption process is so complex. It is sorta like Creation. No way could Creation have just happened and that is the way I have felt this week about our little girl. My God is so in control. I trust Him and our 2 little girls are safe in His care even before they can be physically cared for by your family and ours.
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