In His time

On the way home from our long run Friday, Pam and I passed Colorado College. They were setting up for a funeral of a young, freshman who had died violently the previous week.  This young girl, home for Spring break from college, was fueling her mom’s mini van, getting ready for a girl’s weekend in Pagosa Springs.  A woman apparently lost control her car, ran into the fuel tank where the girl was pumping her gas.  A few things occurred and a huge fire erupted.  The freshman girl was burnt to death.

A horrific story.  A story where all the pieces had to line up at the exact moment for this event to happen.  It was her time.  We discussed how we each have a time to die.  And we each have a time to live. And the comfort I take in knowing that my time has been ordained since the beginning of time!

After coming home I reflected more on this conversation.  I feel the same way with our adoption. We arrive at month 7 DTE on Tuesday.  We were originally told the ENTIRE process would be complete in 12 to 15 months.  It will be month 23 starting April that we began our adoption journey to Ethiopia. 

I have to believe that all the pieces are lining up in God’s timing. He knows exactly WHEN we are to get the GIRL he knew would be in our family since the BEGINNING OF TIME.  It is comforting to know that God is in control.  I must live my life fully and be ready for when that call comes, when we travel to get her and when she becomes part of our forever home!

There is a song I sang with my grandfather as a young girl.  “In His time, He makes all things beautiful in His time”.  That’s a hard song to sing as an adult. I want my time, all things in my time.  His time is much better but takes a lot more faith!