We tried to get pregnant for five years before we began the adoption process. No diagnosis was ever determined for me. I remember thinking that, in some ways, it would have been nice to have an answer to why we were not getting pregnant. That way we could either have closure or fix the problem.
Now I know my diagnosis. It’s called, “God-had-other-plans-that-are-better-than-mine.” His plan far exceeded my expectations.
Even as we began our second adoption, I found myself reverting back to my old ways and forgetting that His ways are best.
When will I learn? Probably never. It’s a constant battle with me, but I am so thankful for God’s grace and patience.
Today, I’m asking you to pray for everyone who is in the adoption process right now. The process is hard, but God knows that and He wants us to come to Him with all of our doubts, fears and desires.
Here are a few suggestions for your prayer time.
*For peace as they wait to see how God’s plan unfolds.
*That God would remove any financial burden. God will provide!
* The adjustment of a new life joining the family.
* Wisdom for any decisions that need to be made during the adoption process.
* Patience for the waiting.
* That they would let go of the control and release their longing and desires to the Lord.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Thank you! I so needed to hear this today. We are on day 17 of waiting for our Travel Approval to bring our little girl home from China. This last part of waiting is so hard. I know I need to trust in the Lord’s perfect timing and your worlds were so encouraging.
Well said. I will say, though, that it stung a bit each time you talked about couples. I’m a single mama, with one daughter born in Ethiopia as well as being in the early stages of adoption #2. Singles adopt, too!
You are so right! I apologize! Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Praying for you right now as you go through the process again. Blessings!
Just changed the wording…thanks again!
Love this post and will be sharing on Facebook. Your story is similar to ours in that we also fell into the unexplained category; I wanted answers too! I love your explanation of the diagnosis. 🙂 We tried for 3 years, but it was closer to year 4 before we began the adoption process.