Trusting Through Trials: A Story of God’s Faithfulness
We could write a book on the Lord’s faithfulness in our lives as we stepped out in faith to pursue this adoption. We would talk about all the ways the Lord took away our attempts at doing this ourselves to teach us to fully rely on Him. We could talk about His sense of humor. If you don’t believe God has a sense of humor, we’d love to chat because He sure kept us laughing at some of the things He had planned for us. We could talk about the community He built for us, in perfect timing, to support and encourage us through this journey. Ultimately, we would want to talk about His faithfulness.
Reflecting on our lives, I am overwhelmed by the ways God has demonstrated His unwavering faithfulness. Through every trial, His presence has been undeniable. In our journey to build a family, we experienced multiple miscarriages. Each loss was incredibly tough, but God's comfort and strength helped us through. His promise to be close to the brokenhearted gave us hope in those dark moments.
When a sinus infection turned out to be a golf ball-sized tumor in my face, the Lord was faithful. Against all odds, and through fervent prayer, the threat of cancer was gone. When the doctor went to remove it, he was shocked. The entire practice was talking about it for many months to follow. This miracle in our lives further affirmed God's power and love in such a tangible way.
Later, when the world shut down, I battled a painful kidney stone that turned into a serious infection, leading to a hospitalization. There were no visitors allowed, not even my husband. Yet, even in this difficult time, God's presence and healing were evident. These experiences reinforced my faith and showed me how His love and power can overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Our marriage, too, faced significant struggles. Yet, through dedicated effort and help from the Lord, we grew closer and understood each other better. Our marriage was not just restored but transformed, a testament to God’s redemptive power.
We began our adoption journey with a fairly healthy savings account, but then it seemed like everything that could go wrong did. We used our savings to kick start the adoption process. From then on, our bank account frequently hit record lows. We faced car troubles, unexpected house repairs, and the same inflation everyone else is experiencing. Even though we started with a healthy amount of savings, God consistently guided us to use it, whether it was for a problem that needed fixed or extra groceries to take someone a meal. This one continually blows us away. There were many times we offered to take a meal, not knowing how we would afford an extra trip to the store, but God knew. Whenever our funds were running low, He provided exactly what we needed, right when we needed it. This experience showed us the importance of relying completely on Him rather than our own resources. It took us longer to learn this lesson than it probably should have, and we're still working on it. Despite our imperfections, His support was always timely and sufficient, demonstrating His faithfulness throughout our journey.
As we enter the last stages of this adoption process, we're focused on bringing our daughter home. Although we still have financial needs, God continues to amaze us with His faithfulness. Our journey has not only strengthened our faith but has also deeply impacted our children. They've witnessed our trust in the Lord grow, and as a result, they’ve experienced remarkable personal growth in their own relationship with Him. We’re grateful for how God’s provision and guidance have shaped our family and brought us closer together in faith. In every challenge and blessing, God’s steadfast faithfulness has been our guiding light, proving that His love and provision are always more than sufficient.
