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Why I will adopt

austonjones:

I had never considered adoption until recently. While I thought it was a good option for those who were unable to conceive, I knew I wanted to have kids that were “my own.”  

For some reason however, God has put it on my heart that I will adopt at least one, possibly three kids when I am older. This is not to say that everyone should go out and adopt, as “Go forth and multiply” was God’s command, and I think there is beauty in childbirth…although I don’t envy women one bit for what they have to endure.

I started questioning why I wanted to adopt. At first I thought it was because Asian babies are adorable, and I wanted one (this is still true.) But it turns out the reason for my wanting to adopt wasn’t just about the cuteness of Asian babies, it was about how God adopted me into His family.

Ephesians 1:5-6 In love he predestined us for  adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the beloved.

For the Christian, God saved you from an eternity apart from Him. Not because you were any better than others, and not because you deserved it. He saved you simply because He is a loving Father.

Why shouldn’t we show the same love for those who don’t have a place to call home? For all you know, you may be the only way your adopted child hears about Jesus, and later in life they go to spread the gospel in their home country. Yes, I believe God is that big and God is that good.

Again, I’m not saying you’re a bad person or a bad Christian if you don’t adopt. This is just something God has laid on my heart in the past month, and I felt like other people should at least consider it.

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This is what I get for exploring the “adoption” tag on Tumblr again.