As I read about 12 million orphans in Africa due to the HIV/Aids virus I have an interesting time living life in perspective as I buy groceries for 6 different birthdays this month, go to the beach in my motor home to make smores, drive through Starbucks to get my foamy capp for the day, go to the mall to pick out the birthday presents, drive my car, weed my flowerbeds, curl up in my comfy bed, lay down on yet another piece of comfy furniture to watch my one hour favorite t.v. show, de-clutter my food pantry (hello?) wash my dishes in a sink with hot water, and watch all the kiddos on my block skateboard or bike by with helmets and their mommies, look out over my swimming pool with two empty floaties on it, feed my dog (?)
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I thank God for your unpleasant, uncomfortable and horrifying discoveries. I appreciate your honesty about all that you're reading and last night i dared to open the book myself. Your heart and mind is an inspiration to me, mom.
I loved Kay's openess about her struggles and the journey God has taken her on. I also thought it was interesting to read of her struggle between the role of Grandma/Mom and her call to serve God in the ways she believes He is calling her to do.
I think the earth is groaning...
And no adoption in Islam????? Wow. I'm glad our God adopts sinful people like me into his family. And that I have been able to enjoy the love of a daughter because of his grace.
Debbie
Hi Roxanna,
I was so surprised to hear that Islam doesn't permit adoption, but it does jive with all the street children in Islamic countries. It's especially surprising that a faith with charitable giving at the center of her beliefs refuses adoption.
I "googled" it, and it looks like Islam, technically, permits parents to raise children who are not their own biologically, but offers very specific guidelines and rules for such a relationship. From what I understand, adoptive parents have few rights and the child retains his or her biological family's name. They described it as more of a foster parent/foster child relationship.
Definitely makes me ask, "What must we do?"
Considering the recap of your day, is it possible for a Christian to live both righteously and comfortably? Should you feel guilty for living life in ways that make you full (literally and figuratively)? Is it selfish and shallow or is it beautiful, righteous delight?
I think your life is one of the most beautiful I've had the chance to observe.
In response to Sherry's question; "Can one live righteously and comfortably? Yes, I do believe we can, but while processing it, there seems to be conflict between the two momentarily. i am pressing through. I think Kay Warren's book "Dangerous Surrender" addresses this issue in helpful ways. We must live in 3 worlds. See earlier blog. Thank you Sherry for good thinking and meaningful conversation with me.
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