I was not going to share this publicly, but in the interest of having as many prayer warriors on our side as possible, I changed my mind...
The paperwork on some of my girls may or may not be missing something, depending on who I am listening to.
Tomorrow at 10 am my time, a meeting will take place that will determine what needs to be done and if our family can stay as is.
We know that nothing that will take place is outside God's sovereignty, His perfect will for our lives.
At the same time, we are pleading that our God in all His infinite mercy would allow this sweet family that He so perfectly knit together to STAY together.
My human self wants to be worried right now but as I look back at God's faithfulness to our family over the last two years, I can find no reason to doubt.
To the God who softened the hearts of the kings...
88 comments:
I am praying for y'all!
Praying Katie and sharing on my facebook for as many prayer warriors as possible..We know God is in charge of you and yours!
Sweet Katie...
We are on our knees for your family and will be praying at 3:00a.m. our time as you have your meeting. You and your girls are covered, sister.
"Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in You my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends His love and His faithfulness...Be exalted O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. They spread a net for my feet - I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path - but they have fallen into it themselves. My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul...I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth." - Psalm 57
May you and your family rest in the Shadow of the Almighty tonight. You are loved. Amy
I am praying for your family and that God's will be for you all to stay together.
I am praying....and we know God is working...
Our team is praying!!!
I am praying with you and your sweet family.
Praying for tomorrow and that God will be over everything that happens
Love you and your family,
Mallory
Praying for you sweet friend! I love you my dear! I will set my alarm to wake up and pray. . .let me know how it goes
Bran
May He, through His infinite wisdom, mercy and love, continue to bless you, your girls, your family and your work.
His will be done
You are all in my prayers
I am praying SO HARD for you and your girls, that you will be able to stay together.
You're doing some incredible stuff over there and I'm sure God will not let your family be broken apart. You are wonderful!!!
Praying.
AMEN KATIE!
Praying with you and sitting together at His feet!
Lots of love and hugs for each of your blessings!
Jill who will soon be a Momma of 9!!!
Praying right now for you and your sweet family, praying, praying, praying..
Praying for you and your beautiful family Katie. Your life inspires me.
"Your are My witnesses, declares the LORD, And My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me, I even I, am the LORD, and there is no savior besides Me. It is I who have declared and saved and proclaimed, and there was no strange god among you; So you are My witnesses, declares the LORD. And I am God. Is 43:10-12
Praying.
as I learn more of you, I am wanting to know more of this "family"...is this in your "home"...adoptions?
sister in Him
Thank you for allowing us to share in the praying. :)
Praying God will "soften the hearts of the kings."
~Amy
I'm praying for you and your beautiful family. What you're doing is so wonderful.
Yes, YES in Jesus name!
10:00 your time...What time will that in the US spread out over the different time zones? Gwen, Can you post that so we can all be praying continually, but also specifically at that time?
I am praying.
praying praying praying. He knows. He already knows. And I am one of so many standing in the gap praying on your behalf.
Look at all of those precious shoes! Of course we are praying.
PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR GIRLS!!! All children are HIS and He loves them way more then us! Though it is so hard for a mama to believe sometimes! PRAYING!!!!
Have faith, friend. Thank you for sharing, know that the Lord will be bombarded with prayers tonight and tomorrow, and remember that He can bring good out of anything.
"When you seek me with all your heart, you will find me with you, says the Lord, and I will change your lot."
God bless you and your girls.
Katie,
Be anxious for nothing, and in all things give thanks.
God is at the helm, you need not fear my sister in Christ!!!!!!
(( HUGS)) and prayers from Missouri,
gloria
Oh Katie!!!
Fear not ... for the Lord our God is with you!!!!You are as always in my thoughts and prayers--- Stay strong!!
love you guys.
we'll be praying
Praying right away. "In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge." Proverbs 14:26
Praying here in Western NY, for God's perfect will to be done!
Colleen
we're with you sweet girl. we love you and your family and the Lord always wins the battle...even the confusing ones. keep us updated...remember. God will [is] fight for you [and your family] if only you're still.
so much love to you
julie
You will be in my prayer time tonight...
Praying for you and your sweet children!
Our family will pray tonight for God to work mightily on your behalf!
hey katie!!! praying for you and the girls...i miss yall!! send my love to the friends and fam over there!
luffa you
grace
I am praying for you. I found your site via Gwen's site. My 8-year-old just saw your photo with your family and asked, "Wow, how did she grow all those children in her tummy!!??" Thought a giggle would be good for your soul tonight! I will be on my knees.....Heather Luke (girlmakesthree.blogspot.com)
We are praying for your family as well. Thank you for sharing your need.
Praying to our Just King, who cares for the littlest ones. Their lives are precious, precious, precious to Him. May your family experience His joy and strength tonight and tomorrow.
Sarah
Yes!
praying for your family
Katie, All of your family & friends in Indiana will be in pray for your family.We love you. Aunt Vicki & Uncle Denny
Oh Katie, baby girl. I am praying for you, your family,and your ministry. May our God, the Father of our Lord, Christ Jesus, surround you with His Angels and keep you all together and safe.
Praying for you and your little ones! -Kate
Praying for you and your little ones, Katie!
Praying God will intervene! May He give you a calm, trusting heart.
Praying that God will intervene for you! May He give you a calm and trusting heart.
Lifting you and your precious family up to the Father. He is the Creator of everything ~ and that includes your beautiful family.
PRAYING!!!!
Our family is praying for your family that God's will be done.
the Spirit is groaning on your behalf and on behalf of your family. my own words are escaping me as i just cannot imagine!!
may God's perfect will reign.
Coach Katie...Jackson, Tracey and I will pray for you tonight. You are loved and respeeted by the Murtha clan and many others.
oh I will be praying!
Oh, Sweet Katie, we fervently pray for God's perfect peace as you wait. We ask our Father who is the Father of the Fatherless, who sets the lonely in families, to allow your precious girls to remain in their family. We will spread the word.
Praying! The heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord and He definitely is moving it like a watercourse!
Praying here, that God's will be done and your heart be wrapped by Jesus. May you eyes stay focused on the cross. I hope and desire for your family to remain intact. God knows what is best for your children and He holds you and your family in His hand. Continue to trust and obey His path for your life and your children. Nothing will happen that is not in accordance with His will. We are just pouring out prayers that our will and His are the same. Your sister in Christ!
Praying!
Praying in California Kim & Kyle
Katie,
God is using you to move mountains! We praise God as you continue to remain strong in your faith! May He give you wisdom, provision, strength, peace and discernment. May He sing over you and these precious children. May you all recieve grace, love and favor from our King. God has a plan and may we continue to trust in His plan, for He knows all things. Blessings to our family over there....fighting along side you!!! <3
Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
Katie, may the Lord uphold you with His strong and mighty hand!
Praying for you,
Alicia
Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
Katie, may God uphold you with strong and mighty hand!
Praying for you,
Alicia
Praying for God to do His will in the hearts of those making the decisions! I can't tell you what a blessing you and your children are to me! I don't miss a day!
We're on it in TX. I passed the blog onto friends 2 days ago and just sent the update since you updated. Praying now.
PRAYING!!!!! Our Amazing God will not forget a family He has joined together. PRAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Praying for you and your family....
Katie Katie. I am praying for you and my heart aches for you. I am praying for you hard.
praying praying praying sister right alongside you
Praying!
I'm praying Katie
Lifting you and your beautiful family up in prayer...
Fervently in prayer for you, dear Katie. I'll be praying at the time of your meeting. Never forget God's faithfulness.
"Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it." 2 Thessalonians 5:24
Thank you for sharing and letting us lift you and your family up in prayer. You definitely have warriors! Praying, Praying, Fasting and Praying!
Praying for you and your sweet family. Peace.
Praying with you...
Katie, my roommate ant I are praying for you and your amazing strength, for your family. God will not let your family be broken apart.
Love and prayers from Oregon.
Praying for the Joy and peace of the Lord to SURROUND you...TRUST in His GOODNESS! He has His hands all over you! You are in the perfect place. Know that He is with you and is surrounding you with angelic hosts. Blessings
Crissy
Joining with you in prayer.
Still praying...
In the process of adopting from Uganda & have fallen in love with reading your blog... our hearts are with you & I am saying a prayer for you now.
Still praying....
God is on the throne...
God's peace to you and your daughters.
Ditto!
Praying for your beautiful family!
I am just now reading this and it is past 10 am your time. I have prayed and will continue to pray, and am looking forward to hearing the answer. As you said, the king's heart is in the Lord's hand and HE directs it like a watercourse, wherever he chooses.
Prayers being lifted!
praying for your family. claiming God's promises. Celeste
Praying that you and your girls can stay together!
Praying for you all~ Amy
I am praying for you all!!!!
Dear Katie, we have been missing you so much!!!
what time is it in africa ? I am so sorry for asking too
much questions.
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