I Believe

Asher is a little more “up” on world news than I expected for a 1^st grader. He soaks in absolutely every he hears - even with I think he's not paying a bit of attention. Out of the blue yesterday he asked me if “that Kaci girl is following the rules and staying in her house”. J

I consciously leave the TV news on when he’s in the room because I want him to be exposed to the world outside of our nice little suburban bubble. At times I’ve wondered if I should turn it off to prevent him from becoming fearful from the negative stories, but it always turns into a launching pad for some great discussions. 

So today he asked me if his friend, who is sick, has ebola. When I said no and explained a little more about the disease, he told me that Jesus could “snap his fingers and get rid of ebola.” He also reminded me that Jesus may chose not to, but "He could if He wanted to". What sweet faith my little man has!

Could he be any cuter?

I can learn from Asher. God is continuing to speak to me about my faith through this adoption… I find myself mentally chanting “I believe you” throughout the day! 

I am reminding myself to believe Him when He says:

• He is the one true father to the fatherless
  “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.” Psalm 68:5-6
  
• He works for good on my behalf
  “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
  
• His thoughts and ways are higher and wider than my own“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
  
• He is my peace and comfort through this adoption process“You who are my Comforter in sorrow, my heart is faint within me.” Jeremiah 8:18

And by believing these things and truly accepting them, I’m having to let go of my own thoughts, worries and expectations… I choose to believe him and gratefully accept the peace of mind that comes to me!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7