A friend and I have been studying through the book of Acts and in chapter 12 this week, I was reading about how the church prays for Peter while he is in prison after being persecuted. Enduring Word says: Constant prayer was offered to God for him: The word constant also has the idea of earnest; literally, the word pictures someone stretching out all they can for something. “The verb ektenos is related to ektenes, a medical term describing the stretching of a muscle to its limits.” (MacArthur)"
So with this story on my mind, I have been even more aware and convicted of how I should be praying for our little girl - constantly, earnestly....not just at night or when I get the chance. Ryan and I have really tried to be more intentional of praying constantly, especially with our 1st court date coming up on July 11 over in India.
We already know the facts from several reliable sources in regards to the court process: 1) the state where she lives doesn't get too excited about international adoption, their culture looks down on it 2) cases in the past have been delayed by judges, making it a long and trying process for everyone 3) sometimes they don't even show up to court on the date that is posted online 3) our agency can't do anything to speed up this process 4) and it really is out of our hands at this ending stage. Our case and our daughter's future stands with the judge at this point.
We already know the facts from several reliable sources in regards to the court process: 1) the state where she lives doesn't get too excited about international adoption, their culture looks down on it 2) cases in the past have been delayed by judges, making it a long and trying process for everyone 3) sometimes they don't even show up to court on the date that is posted online 3) our agency can't do anything to speed up this process 4) and it really is out of our hands at this ending stage. Our case and our daughter's future stands with the judge at this point.
So..... here is what I have read over and over and over again this week!
"When every other gate is shut and locked, the gate to heaven is wide open. We take advantage of that open gate through prayer."
Join with us in praying that July 11 will be a successful court hearing and that God will work a miracle! We want to get K home as soon as we can, but we also want the judge's heart to be changed and softened by adoption. We truly believe that prayer can bring K home sooner and I am thankful that God's word reassured me of that this week! Have a great day everyone! xoxo
P.S. Our photo book was delivered to the orphanage TODAY which means K gets to see pictures of her new home, pets, toys, and FAMILY! :)
P.S.S. t-shirts are still for sale, see previous blog post here for info.
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