My grandmother gives me a copy of The Upper Room every couple of months. I have read this daily devotional booklet for many, many years of my life and it has always brought me words of comfort. During hard times, during good times...there have been many occasions where that particular day's devotional was just exactly what I needed to hear. I choose to believe that is God speaking to me...revealing Himself to me. I want to share a portion of yesterday's devotional (June 19th).
"No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9
...At times we seem to be limply handing around, waiting for something to happen. At these times God is preparing us for the next season or the next change we are to undergo. Sometimes we are unaware of the imperceptible changes God is busily achieving within us. Then, at the right moment, we find ourselves in a new situation. We marvel that God has been at work, preparing us for something we could not have imagined or prepared ourselves for.
Thought for the day: Watch out; God is always up to something.
Now...on to sharing the next step in The Oliver's Journey...
I feel extremely led to share this information. Our faithful readers have followed us every step of the way thus far....we need our prayer warriors in high effect right now!!!!
Jason and I are being considered as adoptive parents....the baby is due in November. This is a situation that has totally fallen into our laps and we know this is God working on a huge blessing. Our path and journey are being revealed to us...all of these developments have taken place in the last 9 days....so we are in the middle of an emotional whirlwind right now!!!! We are learning more than ever that people are placed into you life for a reason...and there are no coincidences.
In 3 days I got together an adoption portfolio for the family to read. Working diligently and pouring out emotion, we produced a beautiful book that tried to show the birth family what we could offer a child. And yesterday we got a call....come meet the family...they want to meet us. So, last night we met with birth mom and her parents. We shared tears, laughter, hugs, questions, family stories, a whole range of emotions.
So, what now? Well, Jason and I leave Wednesday morning for our trip to the Bahamas. We couldn't be happier that this trip is upon us...it's something we've been waiting for and now, we can't help but think that it's a celebration trip. As soon as we come back we will start the process of having a home study and just wait to hear what the next step is.
Jason and I are humble and grateful that this opportunity is before us. While nothing is certain, all we can do is move forward with faith. Faith that God has a plan set out for us and a baby in mind for us..waiting for us.
I'm going to leave it there for now with the details. But stay tuned....in true Kara & Jason fashion...it's sure to be an interesting journey.
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My heart is just welling up with joy for you!
ReplyDeleteThe past few weeks have been exciting, indeed! I have been awed at how our Lord has brought this together and how he chose to work through people and seemingly random relationships. The odds of all of these people falling into place by chance must be zero. It’s an amazing story of God’s sovereignty. Today I am thankful for all of the “junk” that happened in my life to bring me to this particular place to be used by Him. When I want to get angry at some of the people involved with the things that happened to me (one in particular), I’m reminded of Joseph’s words to his brothers who sold him into slavery, “You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good”. To God be the glory!
ReplyDeleteI am SO happy for you! It is amazing how God works!
ReplyDeleteWow, Kara! This is great! Something similar presented itself to me recently, and unfortunately it wasn't God's plan for this baby to be in our lives as the birthmother decided to hold on to her baby. My prayers go with you! Have a great trip, it's much deserved.
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME and AMAZING!! I will be praying for yall as you wait to find out!
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