Friday, July 17, 2009

Saving Hailee




James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this, to take care of the widows and orphans in their distress."


I was so touched by the Salem family who have been led by the Lord to adopt Hailee.

She is a precious child of God who is waiting in an Eastern European orphanage for a family. Hailee has downs syndrome. She is 4 years old yet only weighs 15lbs.

Please pray with us for Hailee and her new family as they wait to be together.

It brings such joy to my heart to see a special needs child like Hailee find a home. It was not an easy decision for the Salems but God called them to adopt her and they are obeying. It is a delight to read their story and to hear how much they love this little girl.

Now, I know not all are called to adopt, but I know there must be many out there who are called, but don't respond because they are afraid. Afraid of the unknown, afraid of the cost of adoption, afraid of the future, afraid of what people will think, afraid of being able to meet the child's needs ... etc, etc.

I understand that fear, we have been there. BUT, God calls us not to fear, instead we are to obey. He will supply all our needs and give us the strength we need, when we need it.

There are way too many orphans in the world, waiting for a family ... could they be waiting for you?
(James 4:17 Anyone, then who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.)

Please if He is calling, take that step of faith and TRUST IN HIM.

Michelle

1 comment:

Adeye said...

Thank you, friend. And thank you for being a VOICE for the fatherless!

You are such a treasure!