My brother is trying to adopt. His wife and he have been caring for the baby for 3 weeks, and now it looks like the adoption will probably not go through. Nothing is certain. They are waiting.
1. God already knows what is going to happen. (assurance)
2. Will my praying or how does my praying affect what is going to happen? (question)
3. God loves the baby. (assurance)
4. Isn't having Brody in a Bible-teaching family what is best for him vs. a family who won't raise him in Truth? (question)
5. God tells us to pray. Jesus Himself prayed. (assurance)
6. What does it accomplish? How does it benefit a situation the sovereign LORD already has in His control? (question)
I don't know how to pray. I want B and J to be able to take Brody home soon. I want to see Brody for family visits and holidays. I want his biological family to get the heck out of his life. I want B and J's heartache to be over, and for them to be able to say, "It's all been worth it, now that the little guy is ours."
Reality is: the adoption won't happen. The meth-addicted, scum-bag father has decided to stake his claim, even though he just showed up last week. He has a sister who is orchestrating all this because she wants the baby. Meanwhile, there is a precious life, being loved and cared for by a great family. This baby will probably be stripped from their arms and handed over to a crappy life.
Why, God? Why pray? I want You to show up mightily and specifically in this situation. I KNOW You are sovereign, and loving, and perfect. I just doesn't FEEL it right now.
I want You to prove it.
