Do you have long-term dreams laid before God just waiting for His attention? He has not forgotten them. Witness how He can work miracles through unexpected means in the worst of circumstances. When we are weak and confused but relying on Him, that is when His glory can shine the most and His power is revealed.
With my highly sensitive, perfectionistic personality I was a poor candidate for the tumultuous world of foster care, yet the Lord called me to such a task through my desperation to become a mother. I repeatedly observed injustice and suffering and wished I could have greater influence to set things right. Amid calloused, overworked staff, I had the opportunity to also be inspired by a number of heroes serving in the system who worked tirelessly to defend helpless children. At least I could make some difference in each little life that came to our doorstep empty-handed by offering comfort and a degree of normalcy. It broke my heart to let children go back to questionable situations after getting attached to their quirky and adorable ways. In addition, I was terrified of young boys who had raging tempers and threatened to take over our home and destroy our peace.
Then I had to face a meth-addicted registered sex offender who looked as though he wanted to kill me in court because I had his kids in my house. We were in the throes of an intense spiritual battle.
Many times I thought, "If only I could just get pregnant, leave the foster system and have a happy, simple life!"
However, I knew a big God who rules the heavens and the earth. I could call on Him for help and receive support from others in our church family to carry me through the losses and fears. God had a more profound journey than I could have ever planned for myself. I was in a position to see His hand move mountains in our life and in the lives of other foster families. May your faith be emboldened as a result of this story. The Lord works righteousness in answer to prayer and truly loves the least of these.
"I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35 NIV
