A grafted branch can produce a lot of fruit
According to God’s plan, a child can become a much-loved member of the family through adoption. In this way, a small branch is added to the family tree.
That child is “grafted” into the family, but that new branch should not be considered inferior, because a grafted branch can have strength and produce as much fruit as any other branch of the family.
A grafted tree can bear strength and fruit like any other family tree, and sometimes even more. All this is according to God’s plan.
Therefore, all who participate in the adoption must know the purpose of God, which says:
“For I know the thoughts that I have toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you the end you hope for.”
Understand God’s concept of love that is up for adoption
Love in adoption is…
- Selective… Make a conscious decision to love. (Ephesians 1:5)
- Broad… It goes beyond the blood family relationship. (John 3:16)
- Creative… Provides a new identity. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- Legal…Includes the guarantee that the child will receive the inheritance. (Romans 8:17)
- Redeemer…Gives freedom to those who live in fear and slavery. (Romans 8:15)
key verse to memorize
“Do not remember the past things, nor bring to memory the old things. Behold, I do a new thing; soon it will come to light; will you not know her? Again I will make a way in the desert, and rivers in the solitude”.
Key passage to read and meditate
Should you consider adopting a child?
- Do not adopt…
o If you think an adopted child is inferior to a biological child.
o If he wants a child just to meet her emotional needs.
o If you want a child just to meet your emotional needs.
o If you believe it is your moral duty to help a homeless child.
o If you are seeking your identity through parenthood.
o If you can’t talk honestly about the adoption.
o If you are afraid to deal with the inherited character traits of the adopted child.
o If you can’t talk honestly about the adoption.
o If you can’t talk honestly about the adoption.
o If you disagree with your partner For trying to save your marriage.
o If you have unrealistic expectations of yourself and others.
o If you are afraid that the biological background of the adopted child will be discovered.
“Every way of man is right in his own opinion, but Jehovah weighs the hearts.”
Should you consider adopting a child?
- Yes adopt…
o If you have a happy, stable marriage and are flexible enough to add another member to the family.
o If you are truly willing to accept and love a child that is not yours.
o If you are committed to your spouse sharing a lifetime of true love with the adopted child.
o If you are realistically prepared to accept the positive moments as well as the negative ones.
o Whether you are prepared to deal with the stresses of having biological children after adopting another.
“By wisdom the house will be built, and by prudence it will be established.”
What a pregnant woman should know about adoption
- Adoption can give your child a stable environment.
- Adoption can be the answer to prayer for countless childless couples.
- Adoption is biblical-Moses was adopted.
- Adoption contracts specify that the birth costs will be paid by other people.
- Adoption gives the biological mother the opportunity to continue her education to get a better job or get married in the future.
- Adoption (open) allows the mother to be in contact with her child and the adoptive family on occasions agreed upon.
- Adoption is often the answer to the question, “What’s best for the baby?”
- Adoption can be a gift of true love to the child from her mother.
“Not looking each one for his own, but each one also for that of the others”.
“How do we tell our son that he is adopted?”
- Why is it necessary to talk to the adopted child?
- Because adoption is something positive and from early in life the child must develop a good attitude towards it. Telling the truth confirms the values of sincerity and trust.
- When discussed in the child’s early years, adoption becomes an acceptable lifestyle for the entire family.
- What should we say to the adopted child?
- Develop positive attitudes that associate adoption with the ideas of warmth, comfort, pleasure, security, and love.
- Begin to seed the idea by narrating adoption stories, as well as the particular story of the adopted child.
- Explain the details of her story and answer all questions truthfully.
- Be prepared to talk about feelings and emotions when a child wants to bring them up or when she senses that there is a special opportunity to do it.
- Be careful about the words you use in relation to adoption.
“The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of understanding.”