“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him”.
Psalm 91:14-15
Background
There are privileges in putting our trust in God. He is faithful. And when we call on Him, He answers us – He is a deliverer.
And this God’s power and nature has not changed.
He is good. He is the essence of the best father we can possibly imagine. Only way better. And He listens very closely for the cries of His children. Us. Because good fathers like to protect and provide…and rescue their children.
Reflections
Well, Lord, we need you to act. And You are more than able.
Over the last few years my brother, Tim, and sister-in-law, Hillary, have felt called to pursue the adoption of two children in Uganda – Jenny and Francis. They have pursued a lengthy adoption process with faithful abandon. They have made many trips to Uganda to be with the children. They have written letters. Made phone calls. Provided gifts. And prayed daily for the closure of a long adoption process. Simply, they have given their full hearts pursuing these children.
A month ago I was back in town. I slept in Jenny’s future room. A special room prepared for her arrival. Special pictures. Inspiring quotes. Stuffed animals. Beautiful pillows and comforters. A room prepared and bathed in hope and love.
This past week Tim and Hillary were given an update. The Ugandan judge that was making the final adoption decision had a surprise. She verbally rejected the adoption. The final written legal opinion would be coming later.
The agency and Ugandan legal team are making a final plea in the next few days.
But…You are more than able.
This God we follow isn’t distant. Powerless. Or uninterested. Inclusion in His family has privileges. And in times where we are at the end of our rope and our hold is weakening…we can cry out for His help.
Our family would covet your prayers from our faithful father.
Lord, you have seen Tim and Hillary give away their hearts to two children desperate for love and attention. You have seen how much the kids love them. This process has not been easy. But Tim and Hillary have been faithful and patient. Time is running out. Shift the judge’s heart and mind. Redeem what is broken. You are good. You are loving. You are faithful. And you are more than able. Demonstrate your power and glory. Please intervene. Amen.
What if satan knows that Jenny and Francis have been called to large kingdom-focused assignments in the future and intends to thwart, slow down and sabotage at every turn?
What if God intends to redeem this situation by uniting many in prayer and fasting?
What if... 