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Adoptable by the Millions
For many people, the cost and associated responsibilities of adoption are too great to overcome. And, as we all know, some people are just not qualified to be parents. I admire those who recognize these issues and make the appropriate choices. But, to those for whom these obstacles are not insurmountable, I strongly recommend that you investigate adoption. Here's why:
In 2006, 129,000 children in the United States were waiting to be adopted (govspot.com). Around the world that number was an astronomical 132 million as of 2008 (abbafund), which, if they were the lone inhabitants of a single nation, would make them the tenth largest nation in the world (CIA World Fact Book). These are the children of parents who, for a variety of reasons, couldn't support them. Even so, they chose life. These are living, breathing human beings who laugh and play, and suffer, just like our own children. Many of them live in orphanages or foster homes while they're young but, as they get older, they become "unadoptable" or "age out," through no fault of their own, and are forced into the streets.
God told us through his servant James (Jesus' half-brother) that the "religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress" (James 1:27a, NIV 1984). Of course there are many ways in which one can look after orphans without adopting one of them. But, if you are thinking of having children, consider adoption for at least one of them. The life-altering influence you will have on that child cannot be overstated. And, as a benefit, your life will be changed as well. For more information, contact Hand in Hand International Adoption, which is the organization we used, or one of the many other organizations who provide this service. Most of them can be found online.
In 2006, 129,000 children in the United States were waiting to be adopted (govspot.com). Around the world that number was an astronomical 132 million as of 2008 (abbafund), which, if they were the lone inhabitants of a single nation, would make them the tenth largest nation in the world (CIA World Fact Book). These are the children of parents who, for a variety of reasons, couldn't support them. Even so, they chose life. These are living, breathing human beings who laugh and play, and suffer, just like our own children. Many of them live in orphanages or foster homes while they're young but, as they get older, they become "unadoptable" or "age out," through no fault of their own, and are forced into the streets.
God told us through his servant James (Jesus' half-brother) that the "religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress" (James 1:27a, NIV 1984). Of course there are many ways in which one can look after orphans without adopting one of them. But, if you are thinking of having children, consider adoption for at least one of them. The life-altering influence you will have on that child cannot be overstated. And, as a benefit, your life will be changed as well. For more information, contact Hand in Hand International Adoption, which is the organization we used, or one of the many other organizations who provide this service. Most of them can be found online.
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