"Joy costs Pain"

Was moved by the message at church this morning. In my education about adoption I sometimes think about the potential difficulties of the journey we are embarking upon. The message this morning reminded me that God never promised us an easy life, but that His strength is perfected in my weakness. Few things in life worth doing are easy and I for one don't want to miss out on watching God shine because I'm afraid.

We sang this song this morning and what a comfort it was. Our God is enough.

A refuge for the poor
A shelter from the storm
This is our God

And He will wipe away your tears
And return your wasted years
This is our God

Oh, hmm, this is our God
Oh, hmm, this is our God

A father to the orphan
A healer to the broken
This is our God

And He brings peace to our madness
And comfort in our sadness
This is our God

Oh, hmm, this is our God
Oh, hmm, this is our God

This is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
Oh, this is our God

A fountain for the thirsty
A lover for the lonely
This is our God

And He brings glory to the humble
And crowns for the faithful
This is our God

Oh, hmm, this is our God
Oh, hmm, this is our God

And this is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
Oh, hmm, this is our God

Oh Lord You are the one we have waited for
You are the one we have waited for
So You are the one we have waited for
Oh, hmm, this is our God
Oh, hmm, this is our God

You are the one, You are the one
There is none like You, Jesus
There is none like You, Jesus