This Moment...

This moment …this year…. is going to be a very special one and I’m feeling an anticipation in my spirit. I believe in the near future we will begin to see the houses of the Lord (Prayer Rooms) filled with young “samuels”.

I’m so encouraged by other IHOP Staff couples who have been stirred-up by the Spirit of Adoption in this season as well. This is a turning moment in history. In the history of these adopted precious lives. Lord give us wisdom.

Adoption Fundraiser

As we continue to make appointments and get our fingerprints taken (for the third time) we are beginning our efforts toward a adoption fund-raiser. Our projected date, as of today, is the first Friday in March. I will keep you posted if this changes.

We would also welcome any gifts you may want to donate for a silent/live auction.

More information to come soon...

Going to Court Tomorrow

A wonderful thing happened the day after we talked to Tracie Loux about adopting. Rusty received a letter in the mail for a settlement of $6,000 ! We are so thankful The money has come just as we have begun our home-study. We are now working through all the forms and making appointments to complete the ‘large’ binder of information. Our personal dead-line to have the binder complete is February 9th.

So, tomorrow we go to court and return with a check in hand! Praise God.

The Name

Samual is a variation of Samuel

OriginHebrew

MeaningName of God

In the Old Testament, the prophet and judge who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. Listed among the top 100 names for 125 years. Revolutionary leader Samuel Adams is a historical namesake. Novelist Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name, Mark Twain, also comes to mind.

Variations Samantha

Alternatives Samual

Nicknames Sam Sammy

Famous Samuel’s Samuel Goldwyn (movie mogul)
Samuel L. Jackson (actor)

Dreaming

In November 2007, I had two dreams. The two were the same. I saw myself in a room, holding a newborn baby. I was just starring down at the baby’s little body - warm and wrapped up in a blanket in my arms. I was looking at the baby’s head - the hair was dark and there was lots of it. As I sat in the chair with the baby in my arms; I began to hear a voice saying, “Samuel….Samuel…..Samuel.” In a soft and gentle voice, over and over again the name was repeated. And the dream would end.

After I woke , I began to think ….why Samuel? Will our adopted baby be a boy? The next step I took was to read 1 Samuel and get revelation on it. As a started reading I got the understanding that it is in the spirit of Samuel that this baby will be raised. The heart of God for this child is to learn and grow in the House of The Lord. Jeremiah 1:4-5 “Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day I had holy plans for you.” The plans of the Lord are perfect!
I’m sure that more clarity and understanding will come. For now I commit that this child will be with me daily and weekly in the Prayer Room, growing in prayer, hearing the voice of the Lord in the house of prayer and worship - at an early age.