[ggman]

for sharing you heart, first of all. I think that a lot of times we try to pretend that everything is A-okay, and that we are strong and can handle it... but it's so HEALTHY for us to share our struggles... in fact, it's Biblical!

I read somewhere that the loss of a child is considered the most stressful situation that a person can endure. (Even higher on the stress chart than losing a spouse...) But that said, I don't pretend to understand your pain. The only thing that I can do is pray-- and that is what I will do for you today...

Dear Father--

I thank you that nothing that happens in our lives is a surprise to you. I know that you know all of the details of our lives and that even when we feel like we cannot endure one more second of something, you know EXACTLY how much we can take and promise to not allow more than we can endure.

Lord, I lift this family up to you. I know that you understand the pain of losing a child, as you lost your only child so that we could all have life. God, I thank you that their little baby is up in heaven hugging the neck of Jesus, and that they will reunited someday-- you tell us that in heaven we will recognize each other! That you for that. Thank you that we have a hope for beyond this world.

God, I pray for all the details of this pending adoption. I pray for the adoptive family, the birth family, and the child. I pray that your will be done. I pray for peace and healing for every person involved. If it's your will for this family to adopt this baby, I pray for an easy transition, healthy attachment, health and provision. And while we understand that nothing can ever fully take away the hurt and pain of losing their daughter, I pray that the arrival of this baby would help soothe hearts. God we believe that you are a redemptive God and that you have the power to use ANYTHING, no matter how painful it is, for your good.

Thank you for Jesus. We love you, Amen.