Raising children is one of the most important things a person can do. It not only impacts a family; it impacts communities, businesses, organizations and individuals. Raising children well; it is an art form. In our world today, there are many things pulling at a family unit trying to divide it and conquor it. It’s become the norm to expect families to break up; it is almost extra-ordinary to see a family survive all that life throws at it.
There are those around us who struggle in ways that we cannot see. There are stresses that are normal; and then, there are those which have the ability to wreak havoc on our inter-personal relationships.
Un-expected pregnancies are one such stressor. Un-planned pregnancies, no matter the age or marital status of the parents, can overload those involved; due to financial pressures, health issues, as well as, the emotional well-being of the parents.
Making a choice to become a parent is an important step; whether you become a parent biologically, or through the adoption process. Each life that is conceived is precious and full of promise. A pregnancy should be cause for celebration; however, sometimes circumstances can complicate the miracle of life. Those type of situations are when the adoption option becomes a lifeline for those affected.
Organizations such as Bethany Christian Services are just, such a lifeline. Of course, they offer more than just adoption services; there is counseling, foster care, estate planning, pregnancy counseling, post adoption care, orphan care, infertility ministry and embryo services. They are all about building, healing, and restoring families here in the United States and around the world.
If your heart if full of blessings…or if you have a need…go to this link and check them out. If your heart has been burdened by the complications of life; and, you have been touched by something greater than yourself…can you find a way to give back? Support Bethany Christian Services either through a financial donation or maybe just by volunteering your time. Check them out here: www.bethany.org.
Do you see the suffering of those all around the world and feel helpless to do anything about it? Those who are lonely, without the basic necessities of life, poor, starving, homeless or just without someone to love them; they need help. Many of us do see the conditions of the world and suffer a sense of guilt at our own good fortune. Do you feel something within your heart calling you to make a difference? We all do…don’t turn off that sensitivity to the hurts in the world. You can make an impact!
Maybe you already have the gift of making an impact; but, you wish to find ways of increasing that skill…may i suggest a book that will open windows into the system or skill set that will broaden your abilities to impact the world in a positive way? It was written by Ken McArthur…a man who has felt the need from childhood to impact the world in a positive way. The world is a big place with lots of needs. You have a lot to offer, even if you don’t think that you do. Find out what it is that you were created to do and be. Read the book, make a commitment to channel positive energy into some kind of a lasting legacy…and make it happen!
Write where you are 
Have you relinquished a child through Bethany?