Prayer for a Birth Mom

We're on a journey of 1,000 steps and we're hardly even on step one, yet thoughts of adoption are on my mind constantly.

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This morning I woke up to thoughts of a future birth mother, a girl who may or may not enough know right now what challenges lie ahead in her future. I wondered where she lived, and what she was doing. I wondered about her family and her life.

A part of a song called "She" by Cherie Call came to my mind as I was thinking on these things. It goes:

And it breaks my heart every time I see her wonder
If she means anything in this world that pulls her under
And she doesn't always see the way that Heaven smiles above her
That's the reason I try to always tell her that I love her

As I pondered, I realized that the person who probably needs my prayers the most ... is her. She might have the support of friends, the love of family, or maybe, she feels as if she's alone, and that no one cares about her. She may even feel that the world is "trying to pull her under."

It's then that I knew that I needed to pray for her. As I prayed, I felt a strong connect form, and I felt so much love for this girl, one who I may never meet. My heart went out to her as I thought of what she has to face, and I wished that I could just give her a big hug and let her know someone cares for her.

I just want her to know, wherever she is in the world — You are loved. You are a daughter of God. You are going to have many challenges and hard decisions to make, but we are praying for you, and we love you. God knows who you are, and what lies ahead for you. Never give up!

Sarah




She
(Cherie Call)

She is not the picture on the magazine
She's the woman just behind you in the checkout stand
She may appear to be common but she mystifies
In all the ways the wisest men and children understand
'Cause she has eyes that sparkle with her love
And she has a smile that's as gentle as a dove
And no woman in a movie or an ad could ever hope to be
As beautiful as she

She is not a highly honored diplomat
Held responsible to lead the world to peace
But what she does is every bit as serious
Amidst the turmoil everywhere that will never cease
'Cause she has hands that wipe the tears away
And she has a voice that makes everything O.K.
And no woman from the papers or T.V. could ever hope to be
As indispensable as she

And it breaks my heart every time I see her wonder
If she means anything in this world that pulls her under
And she doesn't always see the way that Heaven smiles above her
That's the reason I try to always tell her that I love her

'Cause she may not be known for giving millions
To the charities and auctions on the news
But I believe she's given more than anyone
In all the times she's ever had to choose
To give up sleep to rock her children every night
And give her heart to always hold their dreams so tight
And the best that you or I could ever hope to be
Is as wonderful as she

And the best that you or I could ever hope to be
Is as wonderful as she