Do You Hear the Cry of the Orphan?

We didn't realize until last year that we Americans have a National Adoption Awareness Month, and maybe you didn't either. It just so happens that November is that month. In conjunction with that, many Christian organizations have joined hands to promote awareness of the plight of the orphan around the world. FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, and Crown Financial are each providing airtime on their daily programs to inform and educate us about the orphan. So, go take a listen - I'm sure that you'll benefit just as I have.

Currently the statistics show that there are 130 million children that are orphans on our planet Earth. Whether God is calling you to adopt or not, He is calling each of us to do something. The church cannot neglect this responsibility any longer. American Christians very well may be the wealthiest (in more ways than one) Christians ever. I recently heard another statistic that grieved my heart - the Christian population in America on average gives away only 4% of their income - whether that is to a church, charity, etc. Now I am NOT saying that we can just "throw" money at the plight of the orphans and produce a solution. What I am saying is that Almighty God - Commander in Chief of all creation (including us) - has commanded us to go and do...be His hands and feet. If our giving is a reflection of where our hearts are, then the worldwide plight of the orphan is probably not even on our radar. Our Great Heavenly Father has shown us compassion, and He requires us to do the same - whether it be with our time, service, resources, money, etc. He "demands my soul, my life, my all."
What is your part in that? Here are just few possibilities:

1. Take a trip - go visit the orphan - help improve their resources.
2. Well, maybe you are physically unable to go yourself - but you could help send someone else.
3. You could sponsor an orphan not only with money, but with prayers, letters, and gifts.
4. Ask God if adoption could be part of His plan for you.
5. Help someone else adopt.
6. Be a voice for the orphan...educate others.

Adoption is really just a small part of the solution. Most likely, though, there are more people that should be answering God's call to adopt that aren't. Above all else, the church could collectively drop to our knees and petition the Lord on their behalf - let Him reshape our hearts and transform our minds. He has given us instructions, why are we so hesitant to follow?

Please visit http://www.cryoftheorphan.org/ Learn more, PRAY, and take action.