Never ever doubt the power of prayer--- even when you are not sure exactly what you are praying for. God knows and HE WILL USE IT!
as darkness fell across the world in Ethiopia, for the release and protection of our children?
God led us to pray at that time because He knew that was the time when they were in the greatest danger.
I had no idea what specifically that they would be in danger of, but it was at that time that 2 of my children were forced to sleep outside with no shelter.
Hyenas are everywhere in the countryside.
If you value your livestock, then it stays in the house with you. However, some orphans are forced outside. Those with no one to speak up for them--- no defender-- no helper-- have no other option.
Our kids still become uneasy at dusk, wanting to be inside, safe from the ferocious hyenas. Last night sweet Isaiah began telling about how he was so terrified of the hyenas when they spent nights outside. Because hyenas can "smell everything--- and they know everything-- and they can see everything!"
"But, they could not see us! They would be right in front of us, but Mom, I believe something was holding them back!"
Yes, baby, SOMEONE was holding them back.
You probably have heard about the announcement from the Ministry of Women's Affairs in Ethiopia that they are threatening to cut the number of adoptions by 90% because of the corrupt acts of a few.
"Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One."
Acts 4:25-26
"Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.
Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
Acts 4:29-30
We can help by signing this petition from the
Please speak up and let the the Ethiopian government and our United States government know that children will die, children will suffer and children CAN BE SAVED when the people of God move in prayer and action.
7 comments:
Amazing testimony! We are waiting for our courtdate for our son in Ethiopia, and praying right there with you. He will be 6 months old this month. Thank you for posting.
such a beautiful picture of the power of prayer.
Amen Sister! Already signed that petition and petitioning the Lord for His favor on the precious children of Ethiopia!
Amen Tracy! Sweet Isaiah, yes the power of prayer, amazing story, the Lord has done great things! All because you guys said yes!
We are praying and we have signed. How heart breaking to hear what your children have experienced and that there are so many that still suffer. The power of prayer--holding the hyenas back. Praise God.
Thank you for this, Tracy! I needed this today (as you probably figured out from our converstion earlier). We are praying!
thank you for sharing these truths. Realizing again and being reminded of God's hand in the lives of our children and in their journeys home.
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