But now that I have a moment to reflect, I can look back on this interesting and unique position I have been blessed with. I live with three children. I do all the things that a parent would do for them. I cook breakfast for them each day, clean them, dress them, wash their clothes, hug them when they cry and many more little things that have become to feel normal. Yet of course, these children aren't my own but currently they are. They are filling a void in my heart and giving me a sense of responsibility. I need to be back each day to pick them up from daycare. I need to wake up in the middle of the night to soothe them when they cry. But most of all, I pray that God will continue to show me how to love them as if they were my own. I pray that I would learn to love them earnestly and without ceasing in the midst of all their disobedience as Christ continues to love me.
I don't know what God is doing yet as this journey has just begun. But I am excited for the experience and to see the beauty of what God did for us in a whole new way.
"God decided in advance to adopt us
into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.
This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure."
Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)
This brought tears to my eyes! So incredible what you are doing Gaby, and I agree, it's so awesome how God is working in our lives lately... I'm so excited for the plans he has for us and feel like you are doing exactly what you are supposed to right now. Such a blessing you are to those children! You have no idea the impact you will make on their lives, as well the impact they will have on yours. God bless, and I love you! Leighton
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