Obedience

In the past few weeks, I have heard a lot of things from a lot of people. These things range from, "I don't think you understand the impact this is going to have on your family" (true) to "Wow, you guys are amazing. I am so blessed to know you" (not true). Please, don't take this personally if you are one of the above (if you made either comment, you are not the only one), but both of those things make me cringe a little on the inside. The first just makes me want to scream, "really, don't you think that we KNOW that we DON'T KNOW what we are getting into?" But then I might sound crazy :) The second comment sort of makes me sick to my stomach. Many of you know that I read Katie Davis' blog, and that I think she is amazing, but it dawned on me one day that she is just a normal person being obedient to God and allowing Him to use her (don't stone me Katie followers :)

Here is the truth. I am scared as all get out to adopt Sasha. BUT I also have peace about the decision. The truth is that we are not amazing people. We are average, everyday, ordinary people. We are slaves by choice. And the God we serve is capable of all things. It is clear to me that Sasha is meant to be a part of our family. The decision to adopt him was not a quick decision without any forethought. But it was an decision to be obedient. 

Here is the bottom line: 

My sweet friend told me the other day, "Lindsay, you can NOT do this. But God can, and that is how He will be glorified." (I know, she's smart isn't she?) My honest prayer is that people will see our actions, but not see us. They will perceive us as mere instruments being used by the LORD. I know that God is asking us to do this, and I cannot stand before Him one day and pretend I had no idea. 

If you want to help us, pray. Pray that God would get ALL of the glory. Pray that our marriage would withstand all of Hell as it is thrown at us, and that our family will emerge strong and grounded in the Word of God.