A Surprise
On Wednesday at 4:30pm Leigh-Ann and I were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to become foster parents for an infant. It all happened so fast we really didn’t have any time to process the information…..we just responded to the offer.
Within 3 hours the baby was delivered….by a stork with an emergency services badge. Over the past day our lives have become consumed with the needs of this little bundle that represents the potential to accomplish nearly anything. Lexi and Sophie have gladly given up some attention in exchange for a new sister. Leigh-Ann has taken on a HUGE responsibility and I have certainly joined in making adjustments.
Very soon we will be in court face to face with the baby’s mother. I must admit, I have butterflies in my stomach, questions in my head and hope in my heart.
How does life get to this point - where we are in a battle for custody of the life of a helpless child?
Why are children endangered?
As I ponder these questions, my mind wanders to the feelings of the parents of this child….what would it feel like to have a child taken away? Would I experience anger, fear, disappointment, frustration….maybe regret?
How has life become so complicated?
You know what? It doesn’t have to be……
Apart from the self-induced pressure we put on ourselves, life was meant to be very simple.
God is passionate about you and I….but He is more passionate about Himself. This may sound strange, but it is truth.
Once a spiritual relationship is established between us and God, every decision must be viewed through the lens of His glory. We have simply been called to live moment to moment and allow Him to worry about our unpredictable future. When we recognize that there is a “Master Designer” and “Eternal Sustainer” of life we accept that only by faith will we exist, succeed and flourish.
Over the next several months during our Sunday morning worship service we will take an in-depth look at the Epistles of Peter. These were written at a time when mere existence was challenging, emperors were barbaric and hope was nowhere to be found. So Peter addressed these letters to the persecuted Christians hoping that they would recognize the opportunities that existed not as citizens of this world, but as citizens of a different world to become unlikely heroes.
Inside these few chapters you will find courage, wisdom, hope and clear direction for your success…..in a different kingdom.
The secret to simplicity lies in your citizenship…
Speaking of simplicity, I think I need to change a diaper…
Within 3 hours the baby was delivered….by a stork with an emergency services badge. Over the past day our lives have become consumed with the needs of this little bundle that represents the potential to accomplish nearly anything. Lexi and Sophie have gladly given up some attention in exchange for a new sister. Leigh-Ann has taken on a HUGE responsibility and I have certainly joined in making adjustments.
Very soon we will be in court face to face with the baby’s mother. I must admit, I have butterflies in my stomach, questions in my head and hope in my heart.
How does life get to this point - where we are in a battle for custody of the life of a helpless child?
Why are children endangered?
As I ponder these questions, my mind wanders to the feelings of the parents of this child….what would it feel like to have a child taken away? Would I experience anger, fear, disappointment, frustration….maybe regret?
How has life become so complicated?
You know what? It doesn’t have to be……
Apart from the self-induced pressure we put on ourselves, life was meant to be very simple.
God is passionate about you and I….but He is more passionate about Himself. This may sound strange, but it is truth.
Once a spiritual relationship is established between us and God, every decision must be viewed through the lens of His glory. We have simply been called to live moment to moment and allow Him to worry about our unpredictable future. When we recognize that there is a “Master Designer” and “Eternal Sustainer” of life we accept that only by faith will we exist, succeed and flourish.
Over the next several months during our Sunday morning worship service we will take an in-depth look at the Epistles of Peter. These were written at a time when mere existence was challenging, emperors were barbaric and hope was nowhere to be found. So Peter addressed these letters to the persecuted Christians hoping that they would recognize the opportunities that existed not as citizens of this world, but as citizens of a different world to become unlikely heroes.
Inside these few chapters you will find courage, wisdom, hope and clear direction for your success…..in a different kingdom.
The secret to simplicity lies in your citizenship…
Speaking of simplicity, I think I need to change a diaper…
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