tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post599900036762065374..comments2023-10-08T06:57:12.242-04:00Comments on Oatsvall Team: What Is Your Calling ???Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-66779599325388295272011-08-05T13:22:25.065-04:002011-08-05T13:22:25.065-04:00Thank you so much for your encouragement. I feel G...Thank you so much for your encouragement. I feel God has called my family to foster and adopt. We have four older bio children and 3 years ago my step neice had twin boys and we got them at 3 1/2 months of age. We had no idea God wanted us to raise them. We felt led to also foster and now we have four little boys 3 and under. I work full time so I know what your talking about with the energy level. I have none but would not have it any other way except to maybe stay home with them and only God can make that happen. We are praying for finances to come forth so we can adopt all of the little ones we have. God can and does move mountains. God bless your entire family for all you do for the orphans.Jill and Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261028072077165808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-16357559260867328702011-07-26T21:57:03.818-04:002011-07-26T21:57:03.818-04:00Oh, Gwen, it is amazing how LOUDLY we can hear God...Oh, Gwen, it is amazing how LOUDLY we can hear God when we are tired and when we are in the midst of a difficult journey.<br /><br />I pray that, together, we can be VOICES for orphans. I pray that the world we SEE Jesus in our families and in our lives. I pray that Christians will STAND UP for the forgotten and make a difference....not matter how uncomfortable they are.<br /><br />I pray I will follow Him as He leads the way!<br /><br />Robbie in GABlessed Mom of Four AND Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552944942986801747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-19095349142474568562011-07-26T10:15:06.841-04:002011-07-26T10:15:06.841-04:00EXACTLY!
God and doesn't force Himself on us ...EXACTLY!<br /><br />God and doesn't force Himself on us (someone I know says, "He's a gentleman"), so I do often think that those who "don't feel called" to adopt, may just be the ones covering their ears, and shielding their eyes in the name of comfort, luxury, and pursuit of self. Have they ever *asked* the Lord about His will in that area of their life?<br /><br />I know, for us, we no longer claim to know what we will or will not be doing. Never thought I'd have 4 kids. NEVER thought I'd be moving to India for missions! Couldn't be happier about the loss of self, of comfort, and our American Dreams!<br /><br />Tisra<br />www.fadelyfamily.comTisrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075045361304027492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-11828290529306605062011-07-25T08:31:28.236-04:002011-07-25T08:31:28.236-04:00Thank you so much for your post. I have been foll...Thank you so much for your post. I have been following your blog for awhile & have never commented but I wanted you to know how often your words have stirred me or touched me. God is using you for wonderful works and your obedience to Him is awesome :)dgmomof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11573047189282626568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-9672018363398603112011-07-24T19:33:39.281-04:002011-07-24T19:33:39.281-04:00EXCELLENT post Gwen. I am feeling a little stagna...EXCELLENT post Gwen. I am feeling a little stagnant right now. I wonder what is around the corner for me if I just allow God to steer me in His direction.redmaryjaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-23731213046861288722011-07-24T15:29:29.091-04:002011-07-24T15:29:29.091-04:00You don't need me to "AMEN" this but...You don't need me to "AMEN" this but I am anyhow. ....<br />...now I will wait for the blog post telling us about how you are bringing another one home....<br />it's a matter of time, my sweet. <br />xoxoxo<br />Estythe_blissful_mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484017172281666019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-87698578276270281972011-07-23T22:43:02.471-04:002011-07-23T22:43:02.471-04:00This is so deep and beautiful because it is so tru...This is so deep and beautiful because it is so true and simple. Thank you for saying what needs to be said.Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683036289606128615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-43689015249855715322011-07-23T21:15:15.835-04:002011-07-23T21:15:15.835-04:00I totally love hearing your heart!!! You are righ...I totally love hearing your heart!!! You are right in that his blessings aren't always butterflies...which is why people are shocked that adoption is HARD WORK. <br /><br />My plate is full, but soo is my love for what God wants more than I want my plate to be a certain size or portion. I want God to show me my portion!!! I pray HE challenges me in new ways so I grow and not get stagnant."Are These Kids All Yours?"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17946903135252874458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-67451102895629721052011-07-23T21:09:32.203-04:002011-07-23T21:09:32.203-04:00I am so blessed to have found your ministry and bl...I am so blessed to have found your ministry and blog to follow!!!! Having you share that and be so bold and willing to live it loudly sharing the difficulty and the easy and that the blessings are often not what we would categorize as blessings just makes me really wanna jump up and down - hoop and holler and then get on my face before our King and say "fill my plate LORD!!!!" That's how I wanna live!!! Thank you and I am praying for ya'll daily!!!mrs.stinnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600030293352645789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-59985595536228407602011-07-23T16:26:05.346-04:002011-07-23T16:26:05.346-04:00Love you and your heart Gwen! We're cut from ...Love you and your heart Gwen! We're cut from the same cloth.Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735832997036663402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-87873121763303491932011-07-23T10:39:32.010-04:002011-07-23T10:39:32.010-04:00I do feel you on this. I think sometimes, persona...I do feel you on this. I think sometimes, personally, I get to thinking that there are bigger and better things, according to myself, I could be doing for God and He has to tell me to slow down and take care of the things, family, community, etc., that He's already given me. Sometimes I want to be more for God than He wants me to be right now, does that make sense? But when I stay in constant prayer and studying God's word, He can speak to me so much clearer. <br />Sorry for rambling. <br />Anyways, I am thankful for people like you who will tell us what's on their hearts and minds so that I can learn.Katie raynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189666362431643318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-53518347734771128452011-07-23T09:42:31.656-04:002011-07-23T09:42:31.656-04:00Yes, challenging and encouraging. You know how so...Yes, challenging and encouraging. You know how sometimes you keep hearing the same thing over and over but in different places . .the word, church, a friend, a blog . . . and then you realize that it is actually the Lord speaking to you - bingo. Thank you for taking the time to write these truths.<br />Blessings,<br />Meghandemp5https://www.blogger.com/profile/18036377148503941000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-47029354102196277372011-07-23T08:59:21.837-04:002011-07-23T08:59:21.837-04:00Thank you so much for this! You have been such a b...Thank you so much for this! You have been such a blessing to me today! You have no idea how much your words and encouragement have changed my life. <br /><br />I have had a heart for adoption all my life. When my husband and I first got married we talked about it a lot. Then we had four biological children and even though adoption was still on my heart it was not my husband's. I prayed for years and he didn't budge....until he watched one of your husband's videos and his heart began to soften. <br /><br />Now, months later we are in the process of adopting through foster care! Not only that , but God has now given my husband such a heart for these kids he is talking about leaving his finance job and going into ministry along with fostering and adopting multiple children. <br /><br />We are currently on our way to a training class and right before I read this we were discussing some of the fears and doubts we were having. The biggest one being "Do we even have TIME for this?" Needless to say this post spoke to both of our hearts and I now feel more determined than ever!<br /><br />Today I am resting in faith and thanks in part to your blog and by the grace of God we will be bringing a child home in as little as 6 months! <br /><br />Our whole future is changing right before our eyes we are excites to see where the Lord will take us.<br /><br />Thanks again for the encouragement and God bless!Sassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003894605006561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-43221120204434664532011-07-23T02:40:06.359-04:002011-07-23T02:40:06.359-04:00Thank you so much for this post. I am almost read...Thank you so much for this post. I am almost ready to "wait" for a placement (again) from the foster care system (with the intention of addoption.) AGAIN! And of course, my family and faith is being tested daily! Thank you for reminding me that this IS my calling, my passion, and my heart's desire as a way of reflecting HIS love!! I will push aside those feelings of doubt and inability and focus on my "Help" and my salvation! Thank you again. Your post was perfect at a perfect time!!!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875548127361538734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-77814209713265350782011-07-23T00:00:32.166-04:002011-07-23T00:00:32.166-04:00Amen sista!! A bigger plate is something we all ne...Amen sista!! A bigger plate is something we all need...I love it!! So...when our plate is full...yes...let us pray for a bigger plate!! Especially when we are filling it with orphan ministries!!Rhonda Wickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238986010467137186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-48312657376222237172011-07-22T23:45:14.119-04:002011-07-22T23:45:14.119-04:00All I can say right now is, "Wow!" Than...All I can say right now is, "Wow!" Thanks!Alisha Darseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212258695240472696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-10247470349082326982011-07-22T23:29:16.941-04:002011-07-22T23:29:16.941-04:00Well said :).Well said :).Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325575025458350586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-57032215328207062492011-07-22T23:25:52.549-04:002011-07-22T23:25:52.549-04:00This is an absolutely beautiful and incredible pos...This is an absolutely beautiful and incredible post....thank you, thank you for sharing.<br /><br />You have ministered to my spirit this evening. I will be pondering your words throughout the next coming days for sure.<br /><br />Thank you for being transparent...thank you for keeping it real and speaking the truth no matter how much it might get uncomfortable.<br /><br />My passion is for adoption...and always will be. But I had stopped praying for two little boys in the foster system that has been placed on my heart. My plate has been so full helping dd and SIL deal with our sick little grandson that I think my plate is too full....and here you go and write this.<br /><br />The Holy Spirit speaking that is for sure. Satan wants us to get confused...lose our focus...stop praying in the midst of trials. We have been so busy praying for our grandson and feeling completely defeated that I haven't prayed for these two little boys in a week. I prayed and prayed and felt maybe they were not meant to be ours....but it was wrong for me to forget because of a "plate already full"...why haven't I leaned on Him?<br /><br />Anyway, I digress.<br /><br />Blessings to you.<br /><br />ConnieIntentional Living Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865476434729958056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-37784686845498134932011-07-22T23:17:58.022-04:002011-07-22T23:17:58.022-04:00Oh how I love when you share your heart!Oh how I love when you share your heart!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158109379150463976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208240036939788595.post-85247198867631977662011-07-22T22:55:45.048-04:002011-07-22T22:55:45.048-04:00Right on girl!! I hear you and totally agree - th...Right on girl!! I hear you and totally agree - thank you for your wonderful words from Him!Busy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054451195257114242noreply@blogger.com