“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:27
Part 1 – ADOPT A LOVE STORY:
Click on this link to watch the video – ADOPT A LOVE STORY (6 minutes)
Self-reflection: Write down your answers (not in the blog) to the video questions and to the following questions. (30 minutes)
Click here and go to Choosing Hope Adoptions website. Explore this page and note the families who are adopting.
What are three takeaways from being on this site?
What interests you?
What would scare you if you were about to adopt?
How can you pray for those adopting?
Read the following verse and below the text answer the questions. Proverbs 31:8–9, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
Can the unborn speak for themselves?
What does this verse say about the heart of God?
How can your heart be more like your Heavenly Father’s heart?
Complete the LIFE Overview Form. Do your best to remember the content from this Spiritual Emphasis Week.
Click here for LIFE Overview Form
Part 2 – Comment: 5 minutes
Post a short answer below to the following questions by using the “join the discussion”. This is important. You do not need to comment on the above questions. (If for some reason the blog does not show up, try logging into Chrome with a different user or email Pastor John your responses.)
Re-read James 1:27 above. Does ‘orphans’ only mean kids in orphanages?
What do you think James is including under the heading of ‘orphan’?
Which is more important? To defend a cause on a political level or be involved on a personal level?
How did people combat slavery?
Part 3 – Prayer: 3 minutes
Pray for mothers and families who are in a crossroad and contemplating an abortion. Ask the Lord to intervene and to show them how much he values life.
Pray for both of your parents and guardians. Thank the Lord for the role they play in your life.
