Actions speak louder than words

Jam 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. NIV

This is one of the verses that prods Bob and I to adopt children with special needs. If we are not actively living out our faith in action, how much faith do we really have? We need to be a living witness of God's love in our lives. God so loved us, that He gave His only begotten Son....talk about ACTION!!! Why then shouldn't we adopt children that have special needs? We need to be willing to lay our lives down as well, to make sacrifices, to face adversity and misunderstandings. To go against the "norm" of society.

We are called to walk out in faith, trusting that our actions will bring glory and honor to God. How I need to remember this when I'm tired and just want to kick back. When I don't feel I can do any more. That if God has called me to it, He will see me through it. He never said it would be easy or without cost, but it WILL be worth it.

Sometimes I feel as if I've "done enough", but if Christ felt that way, He may not have sacrificed Himself for all of mankind. We need to keep living out our faith in action, not just in lip service. I pray the Lord gives me the strength to actively live my faith, for His glory. I lead a blessed life, I have so much more than I need and definitely more than I deserve.

I have a God that loves me, a husband that adores me, children that make me know I'm a blessed woman. I have a roof over my head and more than enough food in my belly. I have parents that have always been there for me and have shown me what selflessness and family really means. I belong to a wonderful Godly church, with a pastor that preaches/teaches God's Word with no apologies. I have friends I can call on at a moments notice for anything. I have friends on line in my Reece's Rainbow group that really "get" special needs adoption and all that it can entail, the good, the bad and the ugly...but mostly the blessings.

So Lord, I ask You, if I ever get to feeling low, please remind me of this post, so I can come back and count my blessings and realize just why I must live my life in deed and not just in word.