Strength will rise as we wait upon the LORD.

While we wait for a court date, God continues to to remind us that He is in control of this adoption and is using the waiting period to give us an incredible longing for these children, but more importantly, to bring us closer to Him. Last week He showed us that we are like the person described in Psalm 65:4: "How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You to dwell in Your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple." We are learning to appreciate this wait and to be satisfied with the blessings God has given us each day as we anticipate the blessings to come. Yesterday, we were reminded of His promises in Isaiah 40:31: "...those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength...". So we will gladly wait.