[CovenantMom]

Is it just me or has anyone else had to deal with spiritual battles during the adoption process? I've had so many in this short period of time. It's amazing. It seems as if everything and everyone is trying to interfere with the adoption. I try to think that maybe it's just a coincidence, but I don't think so.

Susan

[EmmaLeigh2882]

I agree with you there... nothing good comes easy.

[Guitarmom]

Hi Susan-
I agreee! In the past year (since we've started the process), we've had terrible financial struggles,and also struggles with our 16yo dd most recently. At times it makes me think adopting might be a mistake, but then I figure it's just spiritual warfare trying to get the best of us.

[mj77]

Yes we did. Nothing was really easy about our adoption and no doubt the enemy was out to rob us of any potential joy. We pray every night for God's hedge of protection around our family. We pray for our kids' development and for their relationship with Christ and we truly have a great family. We adopted through our state and have had many challenges.

[Ajani]

I am a adult being adopted, to protect my children.

Ever since we filed the papers, the war has been on.

My house was burned down, while we were at church.
It was asron, there was nothing left.

My relationship with my adoptive Mom, has been streching both of us.

I truly believe it all has been worth it and just when it feels like we should give up, there is another answer to prayer. That has kept us going!

[mrsred]

We came up against obstacles too, on both our adoptions of older children. I look at it as satan trying hard to hold on to a child he thought he could claim. But just because they were born into seemingly hopeless situations, God is HOPE, and HE brought these children to us, so that we could reclaim them as HIS

[Juliana13]

Well, if you think about it, nothing is more important to God than families, and the welfare of children. Therefore, nothing is more important to Satan than messing that up, any way he can. So of course there will be challenges and times you think you can't go on. Satan thrives on discouragement.

But if you are open to spiritual nudges and guidance, and are honestly trying to do what you feel is right for you, The Lord will be by your side, helping out. Sometimes he fixes the problems, and sometimes He just holds our hands through them, but He does care. That's what gets me through the tough times.

He LOVES his children so much! ('His children' also includes the adults wanting to adopt them, and those choosing to place them) - And he wants the best for them/us. So hang on, lean on Him, and know that you're not alone.

(It's so much fun, isn't it?)

[StacyKelly2]

I have learned that all things are possible through God. For years we had longed to adopt, and some situations were brought to our attention, but unfortunately nothing ever came from them. I never gave up praying all the time...We were not rich by far to afford an adoption the fees for us were so high. But in my heart I knew one day God would send us an angel. I never gave up the hope it was hard, especially when after years and years our chances seem slim. Then one day through friends of friends who knew how much we had longed to adopt. A situation came to us, a birth mom was interested in us!!! I had an actual phone number- that day changed our lives forever!! Our prayers were answered...This was truly a miracle!! I cannot express enough how much joy we felt in our hearts...We attended every doctor's appointment. We could not have wished for a better birth mom-She will forever hold a special place in our hearts...Now we have had our angel since birth-unfortunately this is a contested adoption. We continue to pray and have hope since he has been with us, for now 2 years...Time seems to be on our sides..and we are praying God will continue to bless us! Adoption is an emotional roller coaster..but we are taking one day at a time, and cherishing and loving our angel. I know for myself the only way I have gotten through this is asking for God's strength...I never dreamed a hopeful adoption would take you so emotionally...For us, this has been the strongest test of love..But I always say God gave us our angel for a reason..and I believe this!! Never give up on the power of prayer!!! I know God will be standing by us on our next court date and will continue to provide me with the strength I need...Remember if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!!! God Bless

[salisburymom07]

Oh,I can't tell you how many times I struggled with my faith. Stay strong though, I am so glad we did now that we have our daughter. It was 5 years of infertility and 1yr1/2 of waiting for a placement.

[bellazmama]

The first failed placement, I was OK because they said that one might be expected. The second failed placement (only 6 weeks later) and I was mad at God, threw up, and spent two days in bed. Boy, it's good that God's smarter than we are! Now we have the perfect little girl that the Lord made just for US!!!

[kelceesmom]

We definately did through our process. When you have set backs you begin to question what is going on. I am so glad I was able to turn it over, as much as I could anyways, and let what was supposed to happen happen. It is hard.

We had a failed placement of twins and were devestated. Our faith was tested to my max at that time. About 1 month later we matched and now we have a beautiful 2 year old running around our house.

Only God knows when it is our time.

[christianadoption]

Originally Posted by CovenantMom

Is it just me or has anyone else had to deal with spiritual battles during the adoption process?

I know the feeling, trust me! I've written a bunch of articles on this topic, but one that might *really* help during times like these is:
Christian Adoption Blog - Don't Underestimate the Adversary

[bajj]

I think I had more spiritual battles during infertility, but I do know I had some during the wait for ds #1 to come home.

Hang in there, God is good and His plan is bigger and better than ours!