Well, we just completed our first foster care placement experience. It. Was. Crazy. Our simple little life we had carved out turned complicated, messy, difficult, and exhausting.
Though God is a God of order and He does not ordain chaos, living in a fallen world makes chaos inevitable. Living in a world who rejects our very foundation for existing makes life chaotic. Sometimes, to live a simple, easy life is to ignore our God-given responsibility to share the Gospel with people who are enemies of the very One who Created them to be worshipers of Himself.
And so, to be obedient, life became crazy.
Our foster son was abruptly removed from our home yesterday to be reunified with his bio parents. We had no warning. We had no idea. We didn't even know there was a court hearing. Got a call at 1:45. He was gone by 3.
There are many emotions that are difficult to verbalize. But, I am reminded of my mission as a mother to my three kids. I am reminded of how this experience made God, His Word, His Son become a more concrete, tangible, and authentic way to worship and serve and love.
Because I am convinced our love for our Creator and Redeemer only goes as deep as how we love the "least of these."
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