Some encouragement

So, I had found out last week that there are two pediatricians in town who are Vietnamese. They're sisters and work in the same practice. I also read some good things about them from some other parents who highly recommend them. I called to see if they would take Zeke as a new patient. The nurse told me it's a closed practice and they rarely accept new patients. She took our info anyway and said she'd talk to the docs and get back with me. Lo and behold, they called back today and they will take baby Zeke as their patient!!!! How cool is that?!?! It may sound silly but this positive development that has nothing to do with the adoption process itself made me feel good about the adoption process. It's like everything is falling into place.

Second, I was having a rough time this morning. It's been observed that approvals tend to arrive on Tuesday mornings and Friday mornings. That's not a rule but generally, that's when approvals are most likely to come. So, I was sad that today, a day when approval seems to be more likely, it did not come. Anyway, I was almost crying on my way to work and just thought, "God, I need some encouragement here." When I got to work, an emailed arrived from my mom...it was a devotion. It's not like she sends these all the time...In fact, she hadn't sent one for several months. But TODAY of all days, she sent me one. And here is what it said:

Today's Scripture“I foretold the former things long ago, My mouth announced them and I made them known; then suddenly I acted, and they came to pass” (Isaiah 48:3).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Our God is a God of the suddenlies! Suddenly, He can turn your situation around. Suddenly, He can give you the break you need. You may have been dealing with the same problem for ten years. It may look like it’s never going to change, but in a split second, God can totally resolve it. No matter how long it’s been, no matter what you’re facing, you’ve got to believe that God is full of surprises. One touch of His favor and He can move the wrong people out of your life and move the right people into your life. One touch of God’s favor and He can take you from having barely enough to having more than enough. You may not see how it’s all going to work out, but you don’t have to figure it all out. Your part is to simply believe; to get up each day in faith, expecting God’s favor. Expect something good to happen to you today. Expect God to surprise you. Remember, He’s a God of the suddenlies and He can suddenly turn around any situation you may be facing!

A Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, today I come to You, giving You my cares and worries. I believe that You are working behind the scenes and expect You to suddenly turn things in my favor. Thank You for everything You are doing in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

AMEN!!!!!