Monday, November 3, 2008

Blessings in the midst of a storm...

Ben and I were talking over the weekend about all of the blessings that have come out of our adoption journey so far.  It's amazing the work that God can do in the middle of what we consider a "storm".  One of our huge blessings have been the unexpected friendships and bonds that have formed with other couples going through similar situations.  I received an email this morning from one of these new, dear friends detailing the emotional struggles and pain that she experienced over the weekend (which are all too common with anyone who has dealt with infertility).  My heart goes out to "B" and I have been praying for her and for her husband all day long.  And, I know that many of my blog readers are dealing with very similar issues...so, I wanted to share the words (from another Katherine Barnes song, of course) that I just love listening to on my hard days.

Who knows what tomorrow brings,
What joy or tragedy,
may be around the corner in this life of faith I lead?
Will a love be found so dear and pure,
to fill the deepest part?
Or will a cloud of desperation settle in my heart?

Regardless of the circumstance
that tries to cloud my soul,
These trials are for a purpose
and a time for me to grow.
The testing of my faith 
will produce a greater love,
more genuine to glorify 
my Father up above.

Dreams may seem forgotten,
Or lost along the way.
Sacrificed and broken down,
and traded for dismay.
And a heavy heart grows weary
of enduring through the flames.
Oh, but only through the fire
are we worthy of His name.

Regardless of the circumstance
that tries to cloud my soul,
these trials are for a purpose
and a time for me to grow.
That the testing of my faith
will produce a greater love.
More genuine to glorify
my Father up above.

And, though, for a little while,
I may suffer grief and trials...
This I know...
This I know...

That regardless of the circumstance
that tries to cloud my soul,
these trials are for a purpose 
and a time for me to grow.
That the testing of my faith
will produce a greater love
more genuine to glorify
my Father up above.

1 comment:

The McClendons said...

Hi Holly! Michael has kept me up to speed on your beautiful, wonderful decision to adopt. I am so excited for you and was glad to hear that you have opened up this personal process with everyone via your blog.

I'm not sure if Michael told you, but adoption is something very near and dear to my heart. I hope to see you both soon, but until then you are in our prayers as God works to bring you and your sweet child together.

with love,
Sundey McClendon