1. I want to adopt, but my spouse doesn’t.  What does that mean?

It means that, if it’s God’s will for you to adopt, you need to pray continuously about this and wait for God to change your spouse’s heart.  Ask Him to show you what you should do.  Don’t give up and know that God’s Will will be done.  Get in touch with some of the families on our Contacts page.  Most of them have gone through the same thing before adopting.

2. I’d like to adopt, but it’s too hard.

Maybe for you, but not for God.  All of our families on our Contacts page will tell you that, when God calls you to this, He will give you the tools necessary to succeed.  He provides wisdom, finances, love – everything you will need.  Yes, it will be hard at times, but so is life in general.  We all agree, though, that the blessings of following through on God’s call far outweigh any “hard” parts.  Don’t miss the blessings.

3. I’m afraid I won’t love my adopted child like I love my own child.

Although we can’t predict how you will feel, all the adopted parents on our contact list agree that, although we all worried about this to some extent, we all love our adopted kids the same as our own.  Remember, your biological and your adopted children are all gifts from God.  He knew from the beginning of time you would be the parent of these children.  There really is no difference in the relationship, except for genetics.  I had the exact same overwhelming feeling of love when I received my adopted children as I did the day my biological daughter was born.  You’ll have a parent’s love for a child God has graciously allowed you to raise for His glory.  What a privilege!