In 2010, Joe went back to school
for a master’s in psychology (after financial constrains led to his job loss as
a youth pastor). So, I thought maybe God was going to wait to give us children
until after Joe finished his masters and got another job. However, we did
eventually see a second fertility doctor, who again didn’t find any issues.
Joe graduated in 2012 and got a
full-time job at a treatment facility in 2013. No pregnancy ensued, though. We
didn’t sense any direction from God regarding adoption, either.
Then, in 2014, we were led to
again call the Department of Human Services about attending a foster
orientation. They were no longer hosting orientation classes, but contracted
with Orchards Children’s Services to conduct in-home orientation classes. So, a
lady came out to our home. (We let her in and didn’t lock her out! J) After orientation, we could choose any
agency to go through to get our foster license. I didn’t know which agency to
pick. Even after prayer, it wasn’t clear. Joe thought we could go with Orchards
as they did the orientation, so that’s what we did.
God knew it didn’t matter where
we got licensed. He knew the unique circumstances that would connect us with
James and Sarah. It only mattered that we got licensed and not who
licensed us. I had worried about selecting the “right” licensing agency when
God knew it didn’t matter.
Sometimes any of the choices
before us are the “right” choice. I often want God to specifically direct me to
a certain choice. I don’t want to make a mistake. However, He is Sovereign!! He
will accomplish His plans even if I do make a mistake.
Job 42: 1-2 Then Job replied to the Lord: I know that you can do
anything, and no one can stop you.
Have you ever been stuck in a
situation where any choice could be the “right” one? Besides prayer, we should
also check our options against God’s Word. Do any of the choices violate any of
His commands? If not, we don’t need to keep sitting and waiting but can move
forward in faith with any choice.
James 3:13,
17-18 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by
living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from
wisdom… But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace
loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of
mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those
who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of
righteousness.
Are you in a situation where many
options seem good? After much prayer and checking your options against God’s
Word, you can move forward in faith with any of the choices. Then, be open to
God’s confirmation or redirection as you take one step of faith after another!
Alice
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