Scripture Meditations

Adoption is a leap of faith. There are so many uncertainties, unanswered questions, what ifs and unknowns.

Through all of this, I've found it so helpful to fill my mind and heart with Scriptures that speak of God's character, His promises and His plans for His children.

This spring, I wrote out some well-known verses on index cards and began reading and meditating on them regularly. I kept them on the window sill above the kitchen sink and would read them as I washed dishes and worked in the kitchen. Sometimes I took them in my purse to work so I could read them during my lunch break and be reminded to trust God and not give in to thoughts of fear.

When life hasn't gone exactly as we've planned and circumstances have threatened to pull our eyes off Christ, the Holy Spirit has reminded me of these promises that have been marinating in my heart for so many months.

So what are these verses?

Philippians 4:6-7:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. "

Philippians 4:19:
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." 

Romans 8:28:
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Proverbs 3:5-6:
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." 

And I love the above verses from Proverbs in The Message:
"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will  keep you on track."

The underlying theme is trust. Trust. Trust. Trust. God's got every area of our lives whether we know what He's doing or not. He knows and we can trust Him. He has a great plan. He has promised to meet our needs. I can take Him at His Word.