A Call to Pray

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We serve a big God. I believe in his perfect timing. But I also believe that he calls us to prayer. And today I am asking you to pray. There are currently an estimated 463,000 children in foster care in the United States (www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/foster.cfm). Every 10 seconds a child abuse report is filed in the United States. Every day in America, five children die as a result of child abuse. Over 3.5 million cases of child abuse are reported in the United States each year (http://www.olivecrest.org/site/PageServer?pagename=gen_abt_history_mission_values). It kills me that there are children out there who are hungry, dirty, abused, and neglected, and I am tied up in an inefficient system waiting for a single set of fingerprints to clear. Thanks to the wonderful support of family and friends, our home is ready for a child. I know that we will be certified at the right time, the time when God deems us physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally ready to serve these children. But I am asking you to pray that this would be soon. The need is still there. It hasn't slowed down or stopped just because we're on hold. Each day that passes is a day that we can't do anything. But we can pray. And we ask you to pray. Our God is mighty, and when we come together, great things happen.

Specific Requests:
that Olive Crest would receive our last fingerprint clearance soon
that we would be patient as we wait
that we would be intentionally continuing to prepare our hearts and that we would remain in prayer for these little ones
that we would grow closer as a couple during this time

To learn about ways that you can help, visit www.olivecrest.org

Comments

  1. CarolMarch 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Hi sweetie! I copied this and sent it to our prayer support list and to family (13 churches and 300+ prayer warriors :) I love you! You're always on my heart and am always praying. Mom

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