My heart is broken. After shadowing social workers in a foster care setting, I've never been more determined to advocate Christian's adopting and fostering. I've heard a plethora of excuses: we don't have the money, we don't have the room, how do we know if God wants us to?
First, let's correct the "we don't have the money myth." Some of the poorest are foster parents. The real problem is not can you afford it, but can you afford to live the way you do. Or, in the words of Papa C "can you afford not to?" Let's say your kids get pulled from you. Would you not want someone like yourself to take care of them? Yes. Yes, you would. Then why would you not step out and be the person others need?!
Next, let's address the "we don't have room" excuse. Now, do you not have room or you don't want to give up your sewing room. Or gun room. Or porcelain doll room. Am I stepping on your toes yet?
Lastly, let's address my favorite of all Christian topics--God's will. I love this one because I was led to believe that God's will was a mystery that, if you prayed enough, would be unlocked for your discovery. I believe this to be false. Very false. Apart from your salvation, what does God care about more than anything? The salvation of others. It is my belief that God's will is a simple equation: your talent + witnessing. Now don't you dare tell me your talent is on the pole and your exchanging tracks for dollar bills. I'm talking about God ordained activities! Now, if you're loving, kind, and patient then adopting/foster parenting may be God's will for you. Someone has to do it and wouldn't you rather it be someone who loves Jesus and can share the truth then someone who doesn't give a care. Think about it. Pray about it. Advocate it.
Peace&Blessings.
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