Adoption

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Adoption 


After the apostle Paul proclaimed grace and peace he went on to remind the Ephesians and us that we have been granted the privilege of adoption. 


“he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

https://www.bible.com/bible/111/eph.1.5.niv


Adoption into God’s family. This is such a heartwarming truth and concept to consider.

 I have several friends who have expanded their families through the process of adoption. They had such great love in their hearts that they wanted to share it with children in need. The children they received into their homes and hearts  are of different races and from different countries and even have special needs. Even though they are not the same as the parents who chose them they are afforded deep love and affection as well as all the legal rights and affirmation of biological offspring.


Though we lack resemblance to our heavenly father He has chosen us in love and granted sonship and adoption to us. 



Ephesians 1:3-6 Song


https://youtu.be/dyDgN7YVrZs


Adopted by God


https://youtu.be/1PiyeA3ZnhU


Adopted into God’s family


https://youtu.be/S_BliPLSwWM


Adopted - A Worship Song


https://youtu.be/yX8jMh2ApO0


If you would like to consider opening your heart and home to a child in need here are a few links to the many adoption resources available


Adopt US kids


https://www.adoptuskids.org/


State Adoption services


https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/lovinghomes/adoption/Pages/default.aspx


All God’s Children


https://allgodschildren.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4auicoJLFeha9n41e9m7sOMmfWHcg4sstJF3BEf6xrOwrMaxqgDtZDcaAp5uEALw_wcB


Adopt a Special Needs Child


https://www.rainbowkids.com/adoption



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