“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
My friend Bob shares about God’s abundance in disability:
“We were awaiting the birth of our child when an ultrasound detected a terminal condition for the baby. We suspected the baby would die in utero, so as the months went on, our emotional tanks ran dry. When our daughter Annah was born, we wondered how long she would survive outside the womb.
“The answer is 22 years so far! She is quite healthy, active, and social. Most beautifully, she loves Jesus. Initially, we felt unprepared for all that her life with a disability would mean. We couldn’t help thinking of the losses. Thankfully, the Lord in His providence has shown us His plans for her life.
“Annah loves to lead others in worship (though she has trouble singing on pitch!). More than her six siblings or parents could have dreamed, she’s transformed our family for good. While we give her assistance when needed, most of the time, we wait to see what remarkable, surprising thing God is doing through her. What we first saw as emptiness, He has proven to be an abundance of blessings.”
“We were awaiting the birth of our child when an ultrasound detected a terminal condition for the baby. We suspected the baby would die in utero, so as the months went on, our emotional tanks ran dry. When our daughter Annah was born, we wondered how long she would survive outside the womb.
“The answer is 22 years so far! She is quite healthy, active, and social. Most beautifully, she loves Jesus. Initially, we felt unprepared for all that her life with a disability would mean. We couldn’t help thinking of the losses. Thankfully, the Lord in His providence has shown us His plans for her life.
“Annah loves to lead others in worship (though she has trouble singing on pitch!). More than her six siblings or parents could have dreamed, she’s transformed our family for good. While we give her assistance when needed, most of the time, we wait to see what remarkable, surprising thing God is doing through her. What we first saw as emptiness, He has proven to be an abundance of blessings.”
Scripture Focus
Romans 8:28-32
Insight
“Oh, the pain of earth, you half sigh. Then you smile, rising to your feet to live the life God had been preparing for you all along.” (Joni Eareckson Tada, 2000)
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 25-26
- Psalm 116
- 1 Corinthians 7