TIME CLOCK
Almost everyone owns several, almost everyone wears one, and our culture lives by them. Clocks, watches, and timepieces. We are so accustomed to these time devices that upon waking we check them, throughout the day we monitor our lives by them, and we retire each night with a final glance at their faces.
At Christian Adoption, we have witnessed firsthand the effect "time" has on the minds of waiting adoptive couples. Often they feel like "time" is running out for them. That their "time" to adopt and raise a child has past. That "time" is working against them. Many adoption resources in the world use "time" as adoption criteria. For instance, if someone desires to adopt and is past a specified age limit, their "time" is too late for acceptable placement. If a couple desires to adopt and do not complete their application and submit it within a "time frame", their "time" has run out. We often hear sad stories about "time" being against the Christian that wants to love and nurture a child. We understand the despair, we were also despaired by these worldly restrictions.
However, God has neither beginning nor end. God doesn't wear a watch and is not conditioned by the tick-tock of a clock. His timing is always perfect. His ways are always higher than our ways. His deliverance is timely and unique. He is not restricted by "time." His deliverance is not defined by "time" deadlines and He never runs out of "time."
Christian Adoption reminds the Christians that list with us, to get rid of the "time clock" in their minds concerning their adoption process. It presents each brother and sister in Christ with a challenge. To eliminate adoption deadlines that they have predetermined is often a difficult task. Many use their birthdays, special holidays, and personal days of remembrance as the adoption goal deadline. These dates become their adopt or quit trying "time frames." This worldly approach to trusting in God's providential hand of deliverance is not prudent. We understand--we behaved in a similar fashion. It is our natural tendency to expect God to conform to our "time" frames and deadlines. However, it is emotional suicide for the adoptive couple. If their self-induced deadline comes and goes without a successful adoption, they are more than devastated--and often give up the pursuit to become parents. We understand and know the heart wrenching effects on the heart and the health of the marriage unit. By God's grace and mercy we have learned a few things about the adoption process, and we endeavor to help others also.
With God's help, Christians can successfully adopt with His hand of blessing, in His time frame, and in His perfect timing. We encourage those that are considering adoption to toss out the "time clocks" in their minds, and to let God's perfect peace rule in their hearts and lives.
For more information please read Diane and Example. We encourage you to prayerfully consider registering with our service, and/or writing to us.
adoption@christianadoption.com
A non-profit Christian and Internet
service ministry. We're helping others in the adoption
process.
1.800.277.7006 620.251.4405
Deborah S. Hill P.O. Box 243 Coffeyville, KS 67337
www.christianadoption.com adoption@christianadoption.com
