Happy 1st birthday Abraham
You know how sometimes
God asks you to do the very thing that scares you the most? You know how
we sometimes say stuff like, "I want to let God be in control, really I
do.
But what if God makes me do this or that?"
But what if God makes me do this or that?"
Then realizing what
we've done, we look up to the sky or wherever it is we think God is listening
and we say, " Just kidding, God," because we know the minute we tell
God what we don't want to do, it's as if God takes special note of that and
somehow works it into our lifetime schedule of events.
We talk about God
sized dreams a lot in our family and sometimes I get lost in the dreamy
prospects of the thing. But if I'm honest, I have to tell you that a God
sized dream will push you to the very edge of your comfort zone. And it
won't always stop there.
Here's the thing about
the terrifying parts of following God and those God sized dreams. Even
though you're so afraid, you think you might pass out or even throw up at the
same time, right where you stand, God is good , and God is in control.
God has a plan, and
God invites us to join him on the journey of seeing that plan come to
pass. God wants us to be part of making that happen. I think,
sometimes, it's as if God is jumping on a trampoline. He's having so much
fun, he wants to share the joy, so God reaches out a hand and says, "come
join me."
Some of us climb up
next to god right away, others calculate the risk and hang back a little.
Then there are some of us who have to be pushed up onto the trampoline from
behind-our friends cheering us on as we take unsteady steps across the
trampoline's bouncy bed. No matter how we get there, there comes a point
where passing out and throwing up seem to be the only options.
That's how I felt when
we got the call about Abraham. Really? Us? This has been something
he put on our hearts 6 years ago? Now? We have no money and a ton of medical debt and we have
a few hours to give you an answer?
All I can tell you with absolute clarity that God is faithful. What God begins, God will see through to the end. God's dreams and invitations are spectacular. They catapult you beyond your wildest imagination and leave you trying to catch your breath.
You might want to pass
out, run, or throw up. You might find yourself looking for a way
out. But hang in there. Keep pressing on. God isn't finished,
yet.
This has been one wild journey but so worth it in every way.
God has moved mountains and dug some deep trenches.
The mercies of God cannot and will not fail and his faithfulness is unwavering.
Every sunrise proves the burn of his passionate heart.
God is completely amazing!
When we are weak, our God is strong.
He makes beautiful things out of us.
During those difficult times we grow.
Each new challenge builds strength and character.
These are the moments that make it all worth it. These are the moments that I hold on to.
All of you being a part of Abraham's journey.
Undone thinking about the beauty that is this little life that we live each and every day.
Little Abraham joining our family.
God has moved mountains and dug some deep trenches.
The mercies of God cannot and will not fail and his faithfulness is unwavering.
Every sunrise proves the burn of his passionate heart.
God is completely amazing!
When we are weak, our God is strong.
He makes beautiful things out of us.
During those difficult times we grow.
Each new challenge builds strength and character.
These are the moments that make it all worth it. These are the moments that I hold on to.
All of you being a part of Abraham's journey.
Undone thinking about the beauty that is this little life that we live each and every day.
Thank you for all the prayers, donations, gifts and love you've given him and for being part of his journey!