Commit to Pray

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

This isn't our first rodeo with international adoption. Most of you know it took 4 years, 2 months, and 19 days to bring our daughter home from Ethiopia in December 2017. That journey was tumultuous - we faced significant adversity in the process, but the Lord provided for us through the prayers of His people. 

So, we are once again asking you to join us in prayer. This is the single most important way you can support us. Thank you for praying to the only True God who sees, hears, and knows all that we need. 

**Please know you can pray for us more than one day a week, and even 7 days a week if you like! Our hope is simply to be covered in prayer everyday throughout our journey.**

Daily Prayer Requests

Sunday

Salvation

Pray that the Lord, in His grace, will begin drawing little Thigpen to Himself to receive the greatest gift, and become a co-heir with Christ through His redeeming salvation. Thank the Lord for the gift of salvation He offers through His Son, Jesus Christ. Romans 8:12-17

Monday

Protection

Pray that the Lord will protect and provide for little Thigpen as he or she grows. Pray also for the protection and provision of his or her caregiver in the orphanage, that he or she will show our little one love, and nurture our child's needs. Thank the Lord for His justice. Deuteronomy 10:17-18

Tuesday

Marriage

Pray for our relationship as a couple to grow stronger through our love and devotion to Christ and to one-another. Pray that the Lord will continue to equip us to meet our child's needs. Thank the Lord for the gift of marriage and the Gospel it represents. 
Ephesians 5:22-33

Bonding

Pray that the Lord will begin weaving a strong bond between us and our child even now while we wait. Thank the Lord for the way He forms relationships to reflect the image of God. John 14:18; Matthew 19:13-15

Wednesday

Patience

Pray that the Lord will grant us patience throughout each step of the process. Ask also for the Lord to sustain us and help us trust Him each day. Thank the Lord for His faithfulness and steadfast love for us. 
Romans 12:12; Philippians 4:6

Thursday

Paperwork & Education Requirements

Pray that the Lord will help us be good stewards of our time, so that we can complete paperwork and education requirements quickly and efficiently. Pray that we will be diligent to complete the task before us. Thank the Lord for education and the ability to work, so that we can complete these things.  Philippians 3:13-16

Friday

Finances

Pray that the Lord will continue to provide, as He faithfully has thus far, the funds necessary to bring our little one home. Pray also that we will be excellent stewards of our money and wise decision-makers in choosing different fundraisers for assistance. Thank the Lord for the resources and fundraising opportunities He has provided already. 
1 Chronicles 29:14-19; Luke 16:1-13 

Saturday

Agency/Country Government 

Pray that the Lord will provide wisdom and discernment in abundance to all individuals who will be helping us and processing our adoption paperwork. Pray also that the time frame would be less than expected. Thank the Lord for establishing government and for calling believers to minister to orphans. 
Romans 13; James 1:27

Thank you for your commitment to pray for us!

Joseph and Laura