My Ebenezer

Tomorrow is court. This time tomorrow, I’ll be getting ready to head out and will no doubt be feeling a little anxious. More than anything, I’m just ready to see what’s going to happen. I’m feeling confident and pretty relaxed about the whole thing – let’s see if that holds up tomorrow morning.

Part of me is afraid because I’m so calm about it all. Isn’t that funny? I pray for peace, I get it, and then I worry that I’m “too calm”. How incredibly human of me. God must be shaking His head as I write this.

I will be shocked if the bios show up for court. I just can’t imagine them standing before the judge when they haven’t done anything that has been asked of them by the court. They haven’t shown up to see the kids in the last three weeks, either. None of this looks good for them and they may have to answer some tough questions if they are there.

I feel good about a fast track. I’m hoping and praying that is what the judge decides. And I’m counting on you to pray with me. Please pray:

• that the judge will decide to fast track this case
• that the judge will set a date for termination that is not more than a month or two from now
• that the Ad Litem who will be appointed to represent the birth parents will not put his/her own (ie: the need to simply win) needs before those of the family
• that this Ad Litem will see the case for what it is and will explain options to the bios about relinquishing and what choices they will have if they do that
• that BM and BF will find the strength and clarity to recognize that they can not care for these children – that the love they have for them will turn into a choice to sign over their rights so their kids have the opportunity for a better life
• for Speedy and Princess as their fate is being decided, that God will give them a sense of peace and security
• for H, the new caseworker assigned to the kids, that God will give her wisdom and discernment and courage to boldly present her case
• for M, our caseworker, that she will have the courage to speak out and advocate for these kids
• for God’s perfect will, not ours

Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘They are for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’”