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Some of our favorite verses

Our adoption process has been full of hope and definitely at times been a real test of faith. I wanted to share a few verses I've often found myself resiting.

"Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea, 'and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you've received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins too. Mark 11:22-25

I find this to be one of the most powerful verses in the Bible. I have has this verse on my heart lately and it has brought me back to the beginning of our adoption process when someone from an agency we first connected with shared a little encouragement after a long conversation about the frustration and confusion we were encountering.

Here is what she had to say...
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Great Faith leads to:
-Great undertakings (determined to do whatever is necessary)
-Great expectations (believing for big things done by God)
-Awakens great earnestness (prays with persistence until God moves)
-Conquers great difficulties
-Achieves great victories!!!

We just needed a little reminder that what the LORD purposes in His heart will come to pass. Maybe not in our timing, but it will happen. His delays are not His denials! And He is never late. Thank you Ashley for your encouragement!

Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Proverbs 30:5

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:6

No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5

We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27

Oh, Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift up holy hands in prayer and praise the Lord. May the Lord, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. Psalm 134:1-3

All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. 2 Corinthians 1:3

O' Lord, you do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them. Isaiah 25:1

Read Psalm 108 (Here, David prays for victory found in God's strength. With God's help, we can claim more than mere survival, we can claim victory! God uses our distress as an opportunity to show his mighty power!!!

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