God's Faithfulnes...

Brett and I had an 8 hr adoption training this past Saturday in St. Louis. The morning session was fantastic...we learned all about the diseases and infections our children could have or may have been exposed to, and may even bring home with them! Very informative! We also learned about some resources that will made available to us for certain cases etc. The afternoon session covered a book "The Connected Child." And the fun stuff...legal issues and all crucial paper-pushin (which we have officially started!). All this to say...Brett and I were extremely tired on our ride home. Its an emotional process as well. We were informed of some financial things that we weren't really aware of...like...we will have to hire an attorney once we come back to the States w/ our children and readopt them. Even though that sounds minor, its another several thousand that we hadn't antipated. It just weighed heavy on us. And for a second, there was the option to wait several months before continuing. I prayed about it for a bit of the ride and shared w/ Brett that I didn't feel we should. God...all along...has said...have faith in ME. (I am doing a Beth Moore Bible study "Believing God"...and he has really used this study to speak to my heart...many times). Pray Big, Expect Big! There is something to be said about asking others for financial help....humbling prehaps...I'm not sure what the right word is. We have known all along...this is A GOD THING. Sunday morning during the alter call I was stubborn and hesitant to go. Its soo much easier to go and pray with and for other people! I have been called to the alter for several weeks now, yep...very stubborn! Finally God pushed me out of my seat and I was on the alter giving it all to God. Every concern for every penny. Every concern involved in the whole process. And talk about a peace that surpasses all understanding...I received it! I left the concerns and the worries on the alter (ofcourse they try to follow me)! Two hours or less after being on the alter the Lord handed us a $400 check. He proves his faithfulness. Shame on us (me) for getting uptight and concerned about things. He truly is in charge of the big things and the little things. I take heart in knowing that God loves the orphans more than I do! I know he has a plan. Let God show is FAITHFULNESS to you!
James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
We started our Hague training today!!! We got through Module 1 & 2...only five more to go!