Waiting on You

Here we are at eight.  It was eight months ago today that our pile of paperwork took flight for its adventure abroad.  Since then we've been waiting...and waiting....and waiting.  Funny how intricately God knows our hearts-
This morning, I headed out of the house, stopped to pick up my morning Common Cents coffee and headed out for another day of school.  Typically, I just like to ride in the quiet of the morning.  Talking to God, praying and organizing my brain for the day.  The radio was on really quiet but for some reason as I hit the interstate this morning...I turned up the radio.  And God smiled at me : ) It was the song 'Waiting' and the sky above was blue with wispy clouds and fresh morning sunlight was just pouring over the land and my heart was full.  So, very full.

 I'm waiting. I'm waiting on You, Lord.And I am hopeful.I'm waiting on You, Lord. Though it is painful. But patiently, I will wait. I will move ahead, bold and confident. Taking every step in obedience.  While I'mwaiting. I will serve You. While I'm waiting.I will worship. I'm waiting. I'm waiting on You, Lord. And I am peaceful. I'm waiting on You, Lord. Though it's not easy. But faithfully, I will wait. Yes, I will wait. I will serve You while I'm waiting. I will worship while I'm waiting. I will serve You while I'm waiting. I will worship while I'm waiting. I will serve you while I'm waiting. I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord.

 Just another example of God's 'random i-pod'.  This is in a nut-shell where we are in our adoption.  People ask- how are things with your adoption?   And, we say 'waiting'.  One little word but really, we're waiting on the Lord.  Its painful but we're waiting.  We're remaining bold and confidant in the Ethiopian adoption process.  We're walking in obedience while we're waiting.  And, along the way we're worshipping in our waiting.  Or trying our best to accomplish this.  This morning on the way to work it was a Number 6:24-26 encounter with God.  He definitely did shine His face upon me (quite literally actually) and He was gracious in lifting my soul and gave me peace.  And, there were tears of hope and confidence and peace. 

As I drove along, I couldn't help but remember another time God played this song in His random i-pod... my new husband and I were cruising down a gravel road in the G6 late on the night of June 6th just a couple years ago.  We had both waited many years for that day to come and what a blessed, incredible day it was. 

Today, we're at eight.   We're not where we thought we'd be come April but, we're where God wants us to be.  Thank You Jesus for loving us and filling up my heart this morning.  Its gonna be alright- we can't wait to meet you Baby Roth.  Oh, we've been praying and praying and praying for you. In the meantime, we'll be waiting to hear from God just who you are!! : ) Ohhhh, my goodness how we look forward to that day!! : )