Thursday, August 4, 2011

Isaiah Michael Clarke

Early this morning here I sit my iced coffee, my son in his high chair next to me concentrating hard on his cheerios listening to Waterdeep. I just filled out the paperwork for the adoption. The paperwork that in October or November will change his name from Infant/ Baby boy to Isaiah Michael Clarke. Which is just who God intended him to be.I know that as we sit here in the most ordinary of settings, that apart from the hand of God Isaiah wouldn't be here eating dry cheerios at 6:30 in the morning. It is a miracle. Beauty from ashes. Raised up from premature birth in some projects in Houston, from abandonment, to strong, confident, happy, belonging, loved, named. My heart could just burst at the thought of this. Thank you Isaiah my daily reminder that God's love is real and that it intervenes in the most desperate of circumstances. That he still moves in the most broken of systems. That he works these things together for our good. All glory to my Creator who against all odds fulfilled a promise that he made five years ago that you would come. Not just a baby but YOU (read Isaiah's story) A God who at His most perfect timing brought you to me because He knew who you are, and what your name was to be.

Isaiah 62:2-3
You'll get a brand-new name
straight from the mouth of God.
You'll be a stunning crown in the palm of God's hand,
a jeweled gold cup held high in the hand of your God.
No more will anyone call you Rejected,
and your country will no more be called Ruined.

7 comments:

  1. This is the peace from God we hear so much about. It's knowing without a doubt how close our God is and how loved we are. Thank you for sharing your story in this blog. You are inspiring.

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  2. Love it. So happy for you and your family! God is good.

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  3. So excited for your family and I ditto that you are inspiring!

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  4. Sweet Sweet Isaiah! I can't wait till the day thats his official legal name!!

    Love you guys so much!!!

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  5. Your posts are food for my soul, thank you soo so much for sharing such an intimate and significant part of your life with us.

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  6. I love that scripture. Very encouraged reading this today.

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