Anya - the Balm of Gilead

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I heard some very difficult news this morning that hit me like a ton of bricks, so I've been really praying before the Lord about it fervently.  I've asked many to also pray for me, and I could feel their support (thank you Saints).  I constantly was thinking over and over about what I've been reading about lately.  Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, became a slave in Potiphars house.  But God was with him and blessed him in everything.  And in jail, for two years, God was with him and blessed everything he did.  God was with Joseph, and yet, he didn't free him from slavery, and he didn't pull him out of jail and exonerate him.  I put that into perspective and prayed fervently that God would take away my anger about the unfairness of the situation.

I get to the orphanage, and Anya greets me with a hug, looks up at me, smiles, and in perfect English says, "How are you doing, Papa?".  I was so touched I just felt a wave of love come over me, and this whole day was so special...it was probably the best day I've had yet in Ukraine.  Several times I looked at Anya, and said, "You made my day, Anya". 

I still don't get the curveball at all, but all my anger is gone.  I cannot feel anger after the balm that God sent to me today.  God answered my prayer through my precious daughter Anya.

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