My sweet sister-in-law, Maggie, wrote us an incredible email in response to my post yesterday. Mostly in response to my confession of being so sarcastic and cynical a few weeks ago about adoption. And I feel like I need to repent and apologize here for that. It is not something to be taken lightly, and in our heart of hearts, we definitely did not really mean what we said to those friends. Still, adoption is such a sacred and blessed and from-God calling and I grieve that I shared our faulty sentiment with those friends, and now, again, with all of you. Please, please forgive me for writing that, because I don’t believe sharing it (especially in that context) was God-glorifying or people-edifying. (I’m going back to edit the post, so I’m sorry if you get it again via email.)
Maggie so generously reminded us of the truths we know, but easily forget, and her email couldn’t have been more timely. And she shared some “link love” herself which I want to share with you because of how much the Lord has used it to bless and encourage and convict me today.
She shared this song (which you can get for free if you want, but it would be awesome to donate to adoption through this family), and some truths she pulled out of it:
-”If I am richly loved, then why do I fear? If am richly loved, and you are right here, if am richly loved then what else do I need? I am richly loved by my eternal king.”
-”Even when I draw back, he never pulls away, withdraws, but pursues me.” Who on earth is like that!? You have to keep pursuing and drawing near to these boys, to adoption in general, and to Him.
-”You are not a God who lets me down.”
-”And when my heart is slow to praise you, you do not let go…In this season I am learning you’re not silent or slow. If you only give me more of you, it will always be enough. YOU are the prize.“
-Any proceeds go to help fund adoptions!!
Seriously, get this song and be reminded over and over again of these precious truths.
Thank you, Maggie.
