Corresponding Episode

https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s03e04

Passage

James 1:27

• ESV (English Standard Version):

"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."

• NLT (New Living Translation): "

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."

• NIV (New International Version): "

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."

Walking It Out

Reflect - Set aside moments for contemplation regarding the obstacles confronted by those grappling with infertility and adoption. Explore tangible ways to extend support and compassion within your community.

Engage - Connect with nearby charitable organizations or support groups committed to helping individuals navigate the adoption journey. Alternatively, contemplate contributing to entities that provide assistance to families in such circumstances.

Pray - Allocate time in your schedule this week to offer prayers for individuals enduring the challenges of infertility and embarking on the path of adoption.Prayer Points

Prayer Points

1. Pray for a passionate and empathetic heart within yourself and others to recognize and respond to the challenges faced by individuals dealing with infertility, and for those going through the adoption or fostering process.
2. Pray for communities and churches that embody understanding, support, and inclusivity for those navigating these challenges, offering kindness and practical assistance.
3. Pray for endurance, peace, and provision for those in the midst of the adoption journey, and pray for a profound sense of God's presence to surround them.

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This is Journey with Prayer, a contemplated prayer journey

corresponding to our episode, The Wait Worth It, part

1, Cathy's Path to International

Adoption. Religion that is pure and undefiled before god the

father, is this, to visit orphans and widows

in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the

world. James 127 from the

ESV. Father, we come before

you acknowledging your sovereignty and your

unfailing love. We're so

grateful for your divine care for the vulnerable, And we

lift up those who are facing the challenges of infertility

and adoption. Grant them

your grace, your Strength, your endurance for

the emotional and spiritual journey that they are on, and

that's ahead. God, may

they experience your comforting presence and find

solace in your unfailing love.

We pray that you would raise up more and more communities and more and

more churches to embody genuine compassion in

support for those experiencing these trials,

creating an inclusive and understanding environment for them.

We ask for your transformative power to work within our own

hearts. Help us to Cultivate a spirit of empathy,

of compassion towards those in difficult circumstances,

whether visible on the outside or those that are hurting on the

inside. But you see it all, so guide us to

extend practical help and support to those in

need. We ask for creative ideas and meaningful ideas

on how we can serve those among us, Those who have dealt with

infertility, families who've lost children, and those that

have a desire and are going through the process of adopting or

fostering. May our actions resonate with

your love and your grace serving as a reflection

of your unfailing compassion and for all.

We thank you for being the source of hope and restoration,

settling the cherry in a home and providing for those in need.

We ask for your strength and peace to encompass those

enduring the adoption process. And we pray for a deep

sense of your presence and provision to sustain them.

In Jesus' name, amen. So

as you go through your week, I encourage you to take the time to

reflect. Reflect on the challenges faced by individuals

dealing with infertility and adoption. Consider

practical ways to offer support and care within your

community. Engage with local charities or support

groups dedicated to aiding individuals through their adoption in

process. Or consider making a contribution to organizations

that assist families in these situations. And, of

course, pray, dedicate time this this week for those experiencing the

hardship of infertility in the adoption journey. And you

can pray these 3 ways. Pray for a passionate and

empathetic heart within yourself and others. To

recognize and respond to the challenges faced by individuals dealing

with infertility for those going through the adoption process or

fostering process. Pray for communities and churches that

embody understanding, support and inclusivity

for those navigating these challenges, offering kindness and

practical assistance. 3, pray for endurance,

peace and provision for those in the midst of this adoption

journey, and pray for a profound sense of God's presence to

surround them. You can check the show notes for

these references, prayers, and scriptures, or to find out

more about Our podcast, head over to journey with care

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