Patiently Waiting on the Lord

We continue to wait...

hence the symbolic and kinda cute tortoise

Then said Christian, Now I see that Patience has the best Wisdom, and that upon many accounts: 1. Because he stays for the best things... (Bunyan, John. The Pilgrim’s Progress)

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him. (Ps. 37:7)

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. (Ecc. 7:8)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (Jer. 29:11)

It's hard to believe it's been almost two months since we last posted. Since then we have had a couple situations arise where it seemed possible that were close to adopting; but it wasn't the Lord's timing and the situations were more tests of our faith and commitment than direct answers to our prayers. Without going into much detail, we were forced to consider our motives and solidify our decisions; both of which were necessary (though not too much fun).

So not very much has changed since March; except our faith is stronger, and we know we are closer now than we were then to meeting the child God has planned for us to welcome into our home.