When we returned from Zambia we promised that we would continue to be a voice for the orphan, yet I have been so wrapped up in our own challenges (which are minor in comparison to that of the orphan) that I have not been the voice I had hoped to be.
Today I will begin to speak.
I was first introduced to Reece's Rainbow through the adoption of Hailee and Harper by Anthony and Adeye.
Reece's Rainbow is an international adoption ministry that focuses it's efforts in finding families for children with down syndrome and other special needs. They have an incredible ministry and so far this year they have helped families rescue over 70 children.
Most of these children are young (0-4) because at the age of 4 the majority are sent to the mental institution from where they are unable to be adopted. For most of them this move leads to death as the conditions in these places are horrendous.
I understand that not all are called to adopt and that is okay. BUT we are ALL called (James 1:27) to take care of the widows and orphans in their distress. So, if you can't adopt, how can you take care of them? Pray and give. An international adoption costs, on average, $25,000. It's a lot of money, an amount that most of us don't have. But, what price do you put on a child's life? Remember, if they are not rescued most will die! So, could you help another family rescue a child?
One thing I really do like about Reece's Rainbow is that they allow you to donate to a specific family - most of whom have blogs so you can follow their journey and rejoice with them when they bring their children home. That, my friends, is an incredible feeling to see a little one in the arms of their new parents, who have prayed, sacrificed and loved this child so much before they have even met them.
To see the difference the love of a family can make for one of these precious children of God, please click HERE. Believe me, it is worth a look - God has done incredible things.
Will you give a little (or a lot) to help a family rescue a child?
Will you pray for these children?
Will you adopt a child?
What does God want YOU to do?
"Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering towards slaughter. If you say, "But we knew nothing about this," does not He who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not He who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?" Proverbs 24:11-12
"Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act." Proverbs 3:27
1 comment:
RR is such a great minstry. We adopted two of our 8 children because of their mission. Your family is lovely. :)
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