“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has given me my petition which I asked of Him.” 1 Samuel 1:27
As an adopted child from Bucharest, Romania, my journey into the arms of a loving family through adoption has shaped my understanding of the power of faith. Adopted at two years old, I could not have comprehended what faith meant at the time. However, growing up and now into my late twenties I see the power of a Faithful Father and of faithful parents. Through their 6 example of sacrifice and love even before they ever knew me, they nurtured my faith in God’s unconditional love and pursuit of me before I ever knew Him. My parents’ declaration, “For this child I prayed,” also became Jesus’ intercession over me in John 17, “I pray for them…for those You have given me, for they are Yours.” It is my desire to honor my parents with my testimony of faith, and in turn, if the Lord wills, pray for my own adopted kids someday.
Join me this month of May in praying for adopted children.
Allie Beals, RR Marketing & Social Media Consultant
5 Ways to Pray for Adopted Children
1. IDENTITY & BELONGING
While everyone develops some sort of insecurity growing up, orphans' insecurities begin as infants and toddlers, questioning their worth and purpose sometimes before they even learn to speak. Pray for adopted children to find their identity and belonging in Christ alone.
2. HEALING & WHOLENESS
Adoption journeys may carry wounds from past experiences. Pray for healing and wholeness, both physical and emotional, and ask for divine comfort to heal scars of the past.
3. PROVISION & PROTECTION
Pray for adopted children to find stability and security in their new homes, for their provision and protection, and that their basic needs will be met with abundance and generosity.
4. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT & MATURITY
Pray for adopted children to receive mentorship and spiritual guidance to nurture their relationship with God and to navigate life’s complexities with spiritual discernment.
5. PURPOSE & CALLING
Jeremiah 29:11 says God’s plans are for a hope and a future. Pray for clarity of vision and discernment, that adopted children may discover and embrace their God-given gifts and passions. Pray that they will walk confidently in the path He shows them.