Push Back the Darkness

I cannot explain it...we take it as a pure gift. Our circumstances have not changed at all, and yet, this morning it felt as if God breathed a little wind into our sails. We finished our devotion time with a commitment to put on the armor of God, link arms with one another, and push back against the darkness. We do not intend to be enveloped by it. We were able to face the day with more courage and more strength. Thank you, Father! Someone recently said to me that when we encounter great disappointment, it is always good to wait at least three days to see what kind of resurrection God might bring. We serve a God of new beginnings and amazing restoration. Just tonight we were reminded by some friends of His power to restore marriage relationships; He is amazing!

On the baby girl front, we spoke with a lawyer today who is checking out all the possibilities for this little one. Apparently she cannot be adopted by anyone until she gets an identity card. Getting such a card requires BOTH of her parents to show up at their district administrator's office. Efforts are being made to encourage this to happen. It is rumored that the whereabouts of both parents is known. We continue to pray that this precious little one will find a home. If ours can be it, we rejoice; if another, we still rejoice...we really hope that she can soon have parents committed to caring for her.

Waiting on God, the One who knows everything, who directs a grand production with a fantastic finale...can't wait to see the next scene, the Beines in Nepal