That verse...

I keep thinking about the verse the Lord gave me when speaking about adoption. "Instead of your shame you shall have double honor; And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs." Is 61:7

The last bit is my best. Everlasting joy shall be theirs.

thanks God.

I don't deserve it.

but thanks

 

This little notion however, taught me a lesson. I thought. right where it said, in their land they shall possess double, I honestly prayed for a year people. I know God gave me this verse and I knew I was to have a girl of Native decent, I just didn't know it was to be my cousin until later. But I thought the "double" aspect would be in the form of two boys and two girls. I have now grown to realize that is not the case. What if God meant double as in we had three kids, be ready for six?  Or what if I was just so fixated on that word double for not a literal meaning at all for me. I have all ready been finding that indeed Everlasting Joy Shall Be Mine, when being obedient to His word and what he has planned for my life. I enjoy following what he has in store for our family. Is everything always super awesome and roses? no. But can I always find JOY somewhere?? Yes. Especially because God gave me her.