How exciting! I sit here this morning and I am going through a lot in my head of what I need to finish before Saturday morning....and it really isn't too much. Can I just say how loving our Heavenly Father is! He has provided such PEACE in my life this week, and I know it is only from Him alone!
I went back and read some blogs I wrote before our first 'first trip' and they encouraged me. I read over the versus that I wrote and realized that I wrote those down at that time because they inspired me....but I also wrote them because God knew I would need them again, and I did.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have PEACE. In this world you will have tribulation, but be of GOOD CHEER, I HAVE OVER-COME THE WORLD!
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Ephesians 2:14 For He Himself is our PEACE...
Isaiah 41:10 FEAR NOT, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, YES, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. v.13- For I, the LORD your GOD, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'FEAR NOT, I will help you.'
42:2- When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.
What awesome promises!!!! The last Isaiah verse I love because it says that we will not even be scorched! That is God's protection. When we received our referral over a month ago, we really didn't know how we felt about it all. But I can say now that God's peace comes so perfectly! I know it, claim it and follow it! Thanks you guys for your prayers and thoughts and being patient with Coby and I as well. It's odd to have feelings that are unknown and then know what to do with those feelings, we don't always make the right choices. Thanks for loving us all the same!
Well, I am going to get going and start packing and finish my running around. Coby started his new shift at work this week and I must say that we are blessed for that! He is home around 3:30pm and it is wonderful!!
Check out our friend Michael and Carrie's blog if you have a second....they received a court date and they are going back the day after we get home!!!! Congrats guys!!!
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Hi... just found your blog through Debbie. Wishing you the best on your upcoming trip. I saw that you too found meaning in Peter's walk on the water... that passage has special meaning to me as we go through this adoption process. We too, made a first trip, declined the referral, and are now preparing for a second first trip.
I needed to be reminded of God's promises today too. Thanks for sharing. We are so happy for you!
I'm so happy that you got your travel dates! That is wonderful! Hope you are packed and I can't wait to hear about all your travels and you little man and what he's like! Have a safe trip - you'll be in my prayers!
I'm wishing you two a very safe journey! How exciting, only 24 more hours to go, give or take a couple of hours. Keep posting while you are in Russia. Can't wait to hear about your experience.
Thanks for sharing those great verses. I especially like the one from Isiah about not being scorched. Hope you have a very safe trip, and may the Lord be with you as you meet your referral.
I am so glad you have found this peace and we will be praying for your safe journey.
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