The Burden Bearer
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Do you ever feel inadequate in your ability to parent your adopted child? Have you ever fallen to your knees in absolute surrender pleading for God to give you what you need? Are your struggles and questions ever so intense that sometimes you feel your situation is impossible?
Every parent faces times of doubt and struggle. And some children are more challenging to raise then others. So what do you do when you feel caught between a rock and a hard place? You give it all to the Burden Bearer.
I’ll never forget that trip home from
And that wasn’t my biggest fear.
My body was exhausted from the long adoption process. Walking down the long corridors in the busy airport my legs began to tremble and trickles of sweat ran down my weary face. I didn’t know how I would make it to the terminal while carrying all my luggage.
I sensed within the strange thought to ask someone for help.
So looking around I did ask almost pleading for help. But people continued to pass me on the right and left intent on getting where they needed to go.
Then I saw him.
A small built man carrying only a brief case.
“Do you need help?” he asked coming up to my side.
In a few words I explained my desperate situation. He quickly picked up my bags and we were suddenly racing together to get to the terminal on time. I was breathing heavily when we arrived at the gate.
When I turned to say thanks he was gone. Yes, as unexpectedly as he had come, he disappeared. My Burden Bearer had carried my luggage safely until I could manage it on my own.
Today, no matter what parenting challenge you are facing, give it to your Burden Bearer.
He is more than able to not only carry it but to also give you the resources you need to help you. He is always near just waiting for you to call.
More often than not speaking to a coach or counselor who is familiar with your parenting challenges does help to lighten the load. Call to day 540-825-1134. Remember, there is always hope.
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