The Following post comes to us via our Vice President Kevin Ganiere. He is a great leader with a big heart who is making a daily difference in the world of foster care.
Happy New Year! As you reminisce over the past year and look forward to the clean slate of 2014, what is your “One Day”?
When Charonne and I got involved in Foster Care, we never thought it would be when it was. We always thought “One Day”. You know, when we had more money or a bigger house or when the kids were older, and then we would be ready. Yes, then… One Day. Well God had other plans for us.
In the Bible in 2 Samuel 23:14, David’s mighty men risked life and limb for a cool glass of water from a well that was beyond the enemy lines. Why? Because their King asked for it. Here is something I think we can get from this story of David’s men: They heard the request and acted. They didn’t say “Well maybe if we pass by there someday we could fetch that cold glass for you” or “after we defeat the enemy we can get that water.” They acted immediately.
I think a lot of times we miss out on the blessing of God because we don’t act immediately on what He says. A lot of times, what God asks us to do is difficult or embarrassing. We feel ill equipped or scared. When fear and doubt creep in, remember who called you – God, and then remember that fear is not from the Lord (2 Tim 1:7). You will never do anything great for God if you let fear paralyze you and keep you from doing what He has called you to do.
So what about you? Maybe you have been feeling the call to be involved in foster fare as a foster parent. Maybe you can’t commit to that but you can commit to supporting foster parents in your local church community. Or maybe you would be willing to provide short-term respite care for foster families. Whatever it is, at OneHope27, we believe that EVERYONE can do something.
Step out in faith this year and let your “One Day” be today!