The God of Heaven will give us success!!

Today God led me to read the book of Nehemiah.  It is truly amazing when we seek out our Heavenly Father in praise and prayer, how He answers the longing of our hearts.  Today, I was encouraged in my quiet time with the Lord and wanted to share a few verses that stuck out to me....

"The God of Heaven will give us success."
Nehemiah 2:20

"Don't be afraid of them.  Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and you daughters, your wives and your homes."
Nehemiah 4:14

But I prayed, "Now Strengthen my hands."
Nehemiah 6:9

God hears our prayers and knows our hearts.  He knows when we are happy, sad, or scared.  All of these feelings are 100% ok to feel!!  But the important part of feeling fearful or sad, is remembering that while its ok to feel this way, it is so important not to stay prisoner to these feelings.  God wants us to reach out to Him and to find peace in Him.  I love the feeling of peace washing over me as I reach out to our Heavenly Father for guidance. 

There have been times throughout our adoption process where I have felt fearful of the unknown.  There is so many questions that are left unanswered and it is easy to become scared.  I believe God not only approves of these feelings, but He wants us to have these feelings.  It is in the place of true surrender to Him, with our thoughts, feelings and actions, that we are able to depend solely on His loving Hand, mercy and grace.  I am so grateful for our Heavenly Father, that He loves me so much that He would take the time each day to lift me up when I am lifting my prayers and praises to Him.  Praise the Lord God of Heaven and Earth for His loving touch on our lives!!

I pray that as you read this, you find encouragement in our Heavenly Father today.  If you are struggling in some area of your life, I pray that you find peace with the one who created Heaven and Earth and the entire universe!!!  I pray dear friends that you know you are loved and you are worthy!! You are fearfully and wonderfully made!!  God desires for you to know Him more and through your struggles, I pray you know that He hears your every plea and sees your every tear.  He loves you more than any thing in the world!! 

Thank you so much everyone who has reached out to us throughout these past 3 1/2 years!  We are moved by your kindness, love and prayers.  We are so grateful for everyone of you!!  We will continue to keep you in the loop as we move day by day closer to meeting our dear, sweet Emma.

Take care and God Bless!!