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<\/a><\/p>\nGod speaks to us in different ways, and for me it seems to be with a single word. So often only one word will come to mind when I\u2019m praying about a subject or describing an event. While this issue was coming together, the word \u201cencircle\u201d came to me. To me, it feels like a warm word. The dictionary says it means \u201cto put in a circle; surround.\u201d<\/p>\n
Adoption is bringing a child into the circle of a family. That\u2019s true for earthly families as well as for our spiritual family. God encircles us with His presence and draws us in. No one can say that He brings in only the good kids. He sees us for what we are \u2212 broken, full of problems \u2212 a mess! He\u2019s willing \u2212 actually, He\u2019s desperate \u2212 to take us in.<\/p>\n
In this issue you\u2019ll meet Nicole, a mother who has taken in a number of kids with problems. The more I learn about her, the more I know that she and her husband show their children (and others) what God is like. No matter what those kids do, they are encircled with love. Don\u2019t you think if we could watch them on a webcam, we\u2019d see lots of hugs in her home?<\/p>\n
Hugs are human circles, aren\u2019t they? Arms wrapped in a circle, drawing people in so they feel the warmth of touch.<\/p>\n
That brings us to the article about the things we say. Do your words \u201chug\u201d those you love? Yes, that\u2019s something we need to think about. What we say to others really does matter. Words can encircle people and make them feel wanted, or words can be like barbed wire warning people not to get close!<\/p>\n
I wish I knew you personally. I\u2019d like to encourage and give you a hug \u2212 encircle you with acceptance. I know that may not be possible in this life. I\u2019m so glad because of Jesus we can be family forever (a peek at what eternal life means). Let me share this prayer-poem and give you a hug.<\/p>\n
Love and hugs,
\nCrystal Wacker<\/p>\n
Circle me, God.<\/strong>
\nKeep protection near. And danger afar.<\/strong><\/div>\nCircle me, God.<\/strong>
\nKeep hope within. Keep doubt without.<\/strong><\/div>\nCircle me, God.<\/strong>
\nKeep light near. And darkness afar.<\/strong><\/div>\nCircle me, God.<\/strong>
\nKeep peace within. Keep evil out.<\/strong><\/div>\nby David Adam<\/i><\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"God speaks to us in different ways, and for me it seems to be with a single word. So often only one word will come to mind when I\u2019m praying about a subject or describing an event. While this issue was coming together, the word \u201cencircle\u201d came to me. To me, it feels like a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4309,"featured_media":6610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"article-single-post.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[405,403],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6699","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-letters-from-the-editor"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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