'And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come'
This fostering thing is not easy. I'm reminded of that line in The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe where the beavers are talking with Lucy about the great lion, Aslan. Mr. Beaver tells Lucy that no, Aslan is not safe, but he is good.
Physically, sure, we're safe enough doing this. I definitely don't feel the slightest bit of danger physically. On the off chance that anything does happen, we're maybe 2 minutes away from the nearest police & fire station. :) Emotionally & mentally, however, we're not safe at all. We're constantly being attacked by all kinds of the evil one's 'flaming darts': fear of the unknown, worry over saying the right thing, mean-spirited words from Princess Petunia's mom, etc. We're also constantly being bombarded by our own sin: selfishness, impatience, idolatrous desire for quiet, favoritism, etc. No, being foster parents is definitely not safe. But, it is good.
God has given us an amazing opportunity to do what truly matters....spread His gospel of grace, hope, love, and mercy in and through our own home.
No, we don't always (or even most of the time) see our day through that perspective. It is a constant fight to look beyond ourselves and see what is really true. Please pray for us toward that end.
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