I've been reading the book Fields of the Fatherless for a week or so now. It is a great book and a quick read. I would suggest it for anyone. I have a heart for orphans which was stirred by my work at Adoption Access and has continued to this day. I admit, at times, I get very confused in my head about the plans God has for us.
Why are we trying so hard when there are orphans? Will we get to the end of the road and figure out we were supposed to adopt all along? How will caring for orphans and widows be a part of our life?.....
With all that said I've also tried not to let the emotional and/or romantic part of that get to me and lead me down a path I'm not sure we are supposed to be on this very second. All of these questions go into a part I liked the most about this book....
The section that has been on my heart is titled, The Padlock on Our Compassion: Fear. Here are a few questions/thoughts from the book I've been thinking about.
1. We flee from the need in front of us because of our ancient, ruthless foe,fear.
2. What if the impulses are from God? What joy might we be cheating ourselves out of?
3. *Ironically, fear is what prevents us from growing and changing. Fear wants nothing to change; fear demands the status quo. And the status quo leads to death.*
4. What kind of adventures in the kingdom of God could you be experiencing right now?
5. *Am I fulfilling the life I know I am called to live? Am I living my destiny?
"We overcome our fear when we refuse to give the enemy a foothold, and refuse to respond to the fear."
I think I fear a few things right now. They would include taking on more volunteer opportunities which would interrupt our life as we know it, getting more involved with the Tapestry ministry at WM, trying to get pregnant again, seriously looking into adoption and asking God if that is what he has for us, and the real question: Being able to pray with open hands asking the Lord to show us what he has-his will, his timing, his ability to move us, mold us and change us from who we are today...it might mean something different=change, and fear doesn't like change.
3 comments:
I love your honesty. Thank you for bearing your heart.
E, thanks for sharing your fears. I will pray specifically for God to reveal his answers to your fears. I know he is proud of the way you are walking through this. You inspire my heart friend
E-bizzle, just thought I would drop a line and let you know I enjoy reading your blog. I don't post, but I do read. I appreciate your boldness and transparenc in all your posts. Keep up the good work.
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