We’re headed to China October 20th! It still seems a little surreal, to be honest. We’ll be there for about 2 weeks, spending time in Beijing before heading to Inner Mongolia to meet Isaac. Then we’ll rendezvous with the other folks who are part of our travel group in Guangzhou to process out of China.
We got an email from the lady (Ann) who is our “gift-giver” in China today. She received our information about Isaac and put together the gift package for him. We sent him a bunch of pictures of Team Sublett, some comic books (Levi’s idea) and some candy. I wonder what’ll be going through his mind and heart as he gets his gift!
I made a couple of phone calls today about Josie’s passport. The kind lady at the national passport office is going to have someone call me tomorrow to see what they can do to get Josie’s passport approved. I also spoke to the family who originally adopted Josie. They have the paperwork that we need, and will be FedEx’ing those papers to us tomorrow.
Those of you who are praying–Thank you! There’s some movement already, and we’re still holding on to hope that we’ll be able to take all the big kids with us on this adventure. I can hardly believe that we’re less than 3 weeks away from travel.
In today’s LifeJournal Bible reading, Jesus tells his listeners (Luke 12)
“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.”
So that’s where I’m landing–not worried or stressed about what we need; confident in the ability of my Father in heaven to supply. Not storing up treasures on earth, but in heaven, where I want my heart to be. Not afraid, but resting in God’s promise to meet our needs and give us the kingdom–that gives him great happiness!
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