King of Kings

My heart is really missing La P lately.

I can't believe it has almost been 2 years since we found her.

From a spunky 5 year old, dragging her friends to meet us...

 

To a confident 7 year old, welcoming us as her family.

Amazing.

It hurts my heart too much to let my thoughts of her linger very long.  

My mind is now trained to be thinking of her constantly, yet cautiously.

I'm doing Beth Moore's Daniel study.

(It's really, really good.)

I did a different Daniel study not long after I met La P. The verse that jumped at me then is jumping at me again.

     And He changes the times and the seasons; 
      He removes kings and raises up kings; 
      He gives wisdom to the wise 
      And knowledge to those who have understanding. 
      He reveals deep and secret things; 
      He knows what is in the darkness, 
      And light dwells with Him. 
      I thank You and praise You, 
      O God of my fathers; 
      You have given me wisdom and might, 
      And have now made known to me what we asked of You, 
      For You have made known to us the king’s demand.  

      Daniel 2:21-23, emphasis mine

If God can change the times and seasons and remove and raise up kings, why would I doubt that He can bring La P home to us???

There is no government situation or authority situation that He has not allowed. With one word from Him, laws and rules can be changed.  

She is not with us because He has not yet allowed her to be with us.

That doesn't make me frustrated or angry.  It gives me hope.

And whatever situation you find yourself in today...even those that seem hopeless...know that the same King who controls time, seasons and governments is also actively working on your behalf.

There is hope.

 

Comments

[Michele]

Thank you for your words of hope...much needed! I am being reminded lately that He is working even when we can't see it..or feel it...

[Headless Mom]

I love you. For this, and other stuff too, but your hope and faith is such a great example to me.

And LaP is DARLING!!!

[Anne]

Thanks for reminding me there is hope, I needed to hear that right now! God Bless!

[Sue B.]

Amen & Amen..... There was a situation that I was a part of here that was bad.... God promised me that He would take care of things... in 7 years (in Isaiah)... In 7 years the 'mighty fell'.... I just held onto His promise.... You WILL bring LaP home in His time...

[shannon]

Yes, my friend. Praying with you, for changed hearts and minds!

[thefarmerfiles]

This is so transparent and honest. Thank you so much for sharing your heart.

[Shelia B.]

When you first shared about LaP, I think I mentioned that we were in the process of adopting from China. This November was to be a 4 year wait anniversary but sometime this spring or summer, I totally gave it over to God (much the same as you mention here). I had been doubting too and basically given up. In January, we brought home the daughter we have been waiting for. And received some unexpected windfalls to help pay for it. And got to move the closest we've ever been to family. All of which I had been praying for and doubting about. God may just be waiting for you to give in and let Him show off. He sure did for us!

[Shelia B.]

By the way, I meant that as encouraging since it sounds like you're in that place already.

[PeepOne]

B...thanks for the blessing. I don't think you have any idea how many lives you touch and bless..just want you to know that.

[Your mother]

Thanks for the encouragement. You ARE a blessing to more people than you realize.
Praying for your family, which also includes LaP.

[rrmama]

I still have my bracelet that the Princess made me and think of LaP daily. Thank you for being so open to share LaP with us. With God everything is possible.