Albania Day 55: Above the Interruptions.

I have received so many wonderful texts, emails and messages as we walk through this weird, painful and unexpected adoption delay. We are writing them all down and putting them on the fridge so we can see them and stand firm in the encouragement of the Body of Christ.   The message below was a voice text. It spoke to me so deeply that I am sharing it here.  God's plan does not change because of a seeming detour; the delay should not change our faith in His works. <3 

Um, so...yesterday, I just, I don't know, kinda threw a fit a God all day long. Not mad at Him, I know that God is in control...but I know that His heart is for your family to come together. But I was just asking Him: Why is this happening? This isn't fair! I guess my own adult tantrum in my head all day long. And I woke up this morning and that verse that all things work together for His good was in my head when I woke up. And honestly, I did not receive it very well (ahem). And I basically told God, "That is really a cliche saying". And I really felt like He said back "It is. It can be. But it's still true. My word is true."  So I was like (big breath) "OK" (tears) So, I looked up the verse--it's Romans 8:28, and it does say "and we know that for those that love God, all things work together for good. For those that are called according to His purpose." (wiping away tears) And so, I felt like the Lord was reminding me that this purpose is what He has called you to. And He has called you to (your daughter). He has called (your daughter) to you. And He is going to work this together for good. I don't believe that this was His plan. But the Lord's plans are above the interruptions, and the things that draw it out. His plan is STILL going to happen.  And then I looked up the beginning part of the chapter, verse 18 it says "for I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the Glory that is to be revealed to us". And I felt like the Lord said that when the time comes, when she FINALLY comes home, the good that is going to happen will overshadow the pain of this process. He WILL be glorified. Amazing things are going to happen in (your girl's) life and in your family, and NOTHING can stop that.  There might be some delays, but the Lord's plan is NOT going to be stopped, and we can stand firm in that.