Journey With Prayer | Extending Compassion in Infertility and Adoption

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This is Journey with Prayer, a contemplated prayer journey

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corresponding to our episode, The Wait Worth It, part

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1, Cathy's Path to International

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Adoption. Religion that is pure and undefiled before god the

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father, is this, to visit orphans and widows

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in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the

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world. James 127 from the

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ESV. Father, we come before

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you acknowledging your sovereignty and your

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unfailing love. We're so

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grateful for your divine care for the vulnerable, And we

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lift up those who are facing the challenges of infertility

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and adoption. Grant them

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your grace, your Strength, your endurance for

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the emotional and spiritual journey that they are on, and

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that's ahead. God, may

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they experience your comforting presence and find

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solace in your unfailing love.

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We pray that you would raise up more and more communities and more and

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more churches to embody genuine compassion in

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support for those experiencing these trials,

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creating an inclusive and understanding environment for them.

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We ask for your transformative power to work within our own

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hearts. Help us to Cultivate a spirit of empathy,

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of compassion towards those in difficult circumstances,

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whether visible on the outside or those that are hurting on the

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inside. But you see it all, so guide us to

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extend practical help and support to those in

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need. We ask for creative ideas and meaningful ideas

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on how we can serve those among us, Those who have dealt with

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infertility, families who've lost children, and those that

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have a desire and are going through the process of adopting or

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fostering. May our actions resonate with

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your love and your grace serving as a reflection

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of your unfailing compassion and for all.

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We thank you for being the source of hope and restoration,

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settling the cherry in a home and providing for those in need.

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We ask for your strength and peace to encompass those

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enduring the adoption process. And we pray for a deep

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sense of your presence and provision to sustain them.

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In Jesus' name, amen. So

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as you go through your week, I encourage you to take the time to

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reflect. Reflect on the challenges faced by individuals

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dealing with infertility and adoption. Consider

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practical ways to offer support and care within your

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community. Engage with local charities or support

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groups dedicated to aiding individuals through their adoption in

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process. Or consider making a contribution to organizations

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that assist families in these situations. And, of

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course, pray, dedicate time this this week for those experiencing the

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hardship of infertility in the adoption journey. And you

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can pray these 3 ways. Pray for a passionate and

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empathetic heart within yourself and others. To

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recognize and respond to the challenges faced by individuals dealing

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with infertility for those going through the adoption process or

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fostering process. Pray for communities and churches that

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embody understanding, support and inclusivity

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for those navigating these challenges, offering kindness and

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practical assistance. 3, pray for endurance,

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peace and provision for those in the midst of this adoption

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journey, and pray for a profound sense of God's presence to

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surround them. You can check the show notes for

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these references, prayers, and scriptures, or to find out

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more about Our podcast, head over to journey with care

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