When a longing is fulfilled

In my book, I talk about different types of #HopeDeferred seasons (including my own).

But one that I hold near & dear to my heart is that of my best friend (Kathryn...aka Kitty) & her husband. For 15yrs they've prayed for a child. She & I have had several conversations, spoken many prayers & shed many tears since that day they found out they could not conceive. It's difficult to conceive going through life doing things God's way because you desire to please Him and yet finding out one of your deepest longings can't be fulfilled.

So she & her husband sought other paths and played emotional tag (during some seasons he wanted to adopt, she couldnt accept it bc of her faith God would provide; during other seasons, she accepted the idea of adoption while he despised it). Finally the season came & they both were on the same page; what's more...one of her own former students (whom she grew fond of as an educator) was up for adoption along with her 2 siblings. The two took their shot & were prime candidates. It was their time! Until the grandma rejected it & their door closed. Then, months later a new mom picked my friend and her husband to be the parents of her child but upon giving birth, changed her mind.

Finally, my friends decided to leave adoption alone and while numerous emails & calls inundated them, they chose not to return them so their file closed.
It was then, that a random, different situation arose and the lady involved immediately thought of Kitty and she decided to reach out to the couple. Something told them, to answer this call (even though their file had been closed for some time).

15yrs of waiting, crying, praying, fasting, pleading, seeking, knocking & hoping; 15 yrs of wanting to do it Gods way was met with a swift move of God. A move that Kitty & her husband can take no credit for. A move that has God all in the details of their prayer requests. Trusting God might not get you quick results...but you'll watch Him grow your spiritual fruit, strengthen your heart for Him, and see how well He listens to the details of your desires and flexes his ability to exceed your expectations.

This is what Hope Deferred is all about. Proverbs says while it can make our hearts sick, we can find a fulfilled longing that is a tree of life! Grab my book & read about how to trust God in such a season!