Join The Journey

Thanks to Rick Smith (Noah's dad), I have had the privilege of being invited to Join The Journey, a daily devotional written each day by different members of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. I love reading through the Bible together and meeting each of the writers, as they introduce themselves and tell how God's word relates to them, as it relates to me too! Here's today's KEY VERSE:

 "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight. Consider too, that this nation is Your people." And He said, "My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:13-14). 

Perfect words for us as we are moving very soon to our new house on June 1st! :) Not only that, but God must want us to remember where we have been before we go, as we just got a call last week from Andy Lehman, Vice President of Lifesong for Orphans. Wow! I wish I could say he just called to congratulate us because we were moving lol. But he had no idea and wanted to see where we were with our adoption loan from them. Unfortunately, we still have an outstanding balance with them and we know our daughter would not be here without their help. Thankfully, he was very kind and understanding when I told him of our hardship since coming home from Ukraine, Jim losing his business, his business truck, and now our home, which is why we are moving! But we have gained a daughter! And I told him we want to pay forward what was given so freely to us, just as soon as we can, in order to help others adopt their children, just like we were helped! :) So many more need to be found. So many more are waiting to come home to their families!

Each day here is bittersweet. We have been given so much and we owe it all to Jesus. Thank You Lord for always being with us and thank you to Lifesong for Orphans for reaching out to us. Bless them and all the families waiting to adopt their children and please help us continue to do our part. In Jesus name. Amen.. 

Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel.

Exodus 19:5-6