Lost

Picture yourself Lost. Lost in the woods. Lost with nothing but the clothes you are wearing. It's dark even in the daytime because of the tall trees. You hear noises, but don't know what they mean. You question your safety. Fear takes over. It doesn't last for a moment but consumes you. The fears keep your feet from moving. After all, what direction should you go? When the day ends will you have eaten anything? You fear bears and panthers, animals out to devour you. Where will you sleep? If you find a place will it be safe? Will it be comfortable? The fear lingers. It overwhelms your day. Day after day.

A strong person takes a step forward and may or may not find their way out of the forest. A weaker soul gives up, gives in to fear. Is God there with you? Of course He is, but what if no one has ever told you about His presence and power? A few may sense His power in the greatness of the forest, but most will be so overcome with fear that they would never even know to call out to Him for help for guidance.

The best way out of the forest is to have a guide. Someone who knew you were in the thick ,dark forest and decided to go in and get you. Someone who took a risk. Someone prepared with a backpack of tools, a gun, wisdom. Can you imagine the relief in seeing another person, someone to guide you out of the darkness.

These little ones are lost...

There are so many more. Over 700, 000 orphans in Russia alone. How many in America, Africa, India, countries I have never heard of.

No one is on the way to rescue them. Is anyone even praying for them? They are lost. Is God urging you to rescue one of these little ones? Yes, it is risky. Yes, it takes courage. Yes, it means you have to go into the forest. But, if you don't go in to the unknown to save them who will?

God does not call all of us into the same forests. But, how often do we say, "no way" to adoption without prayerfully considering and asking God if it is His plan. Will you at least ask Him today. There are so many lost children waiting for a rescue, maybe from you. Some children will make it through, many with scars from battles barely won and many will not make it out of the forest at all. Does it grieve your heart to consider that? If you feel the burden will you find a way to help the orphans of this world. Pray. Give money. Give your life and your love.