We
learned that orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names.
They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to
pretend they’re not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you
do, everything changes…”
– David Platt, “Radical”
This is a powerful statement. I believe this is how we should look at many aspect of what God has asked us to do. One is not born knowing the right thing to do. God does not expect us to make the right choices if we do not know what that is. However, we are held accountable for our actions once the truth has been shared. This is how I see orphan care, if you dont know they are there (out of sight, out of mind) then it is easy to ignore; but once you have seen the face of an orphan, things change. If you choose to ignore orphan care once you know there is a need, then you choose to not do what God has asked you to do.
I have said before, and I will say it again...not everyone is called to adopt. God did not tell everyone to adopt, He only asked us to take care of orphans. How you choose to take care of them is your choice. You can adopt, if that is what you feel God is telling you to do. You can financially help a family adopt. You can donate to the many adoption grants out there (like ShowHope and Lifesong). You can choose to open your home to foster care or maybe even host a child from another country just so they have a chance to found by their family. There are so MANY options.
So, what option are you going to choose?
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