Standing in the Gap

I have often wondered why God put me in this teaching position in this special needs class. Was it simply because it’s close or that we needed the money? Was it because I needed to toughen up a bit? As if two terms on the foreign field didn’t help to do that. Maybe it was because I needed to spend less time blogging. I don’t know that there is just one singular reason. I do believe that part of it is so that I can take these children and their heartaches to the throne of grace.

One of them is a little boy I’ll call “A”. He has found himself in the middle of an ugly custody battle. His mom has remarried and moved out of state and is now appealing the former decision for “A” to live with his dad. “A’s” dad has been in the classroom every day, all day for weeks now. He appears to be a very caring, concerned, Christian father. I haven’t met the mom but I have spoken with her on the phone. I have also talked with others who know her and based on that, I am praying that “A” will be allowed to stay with his father. They go to court Monday (Nov. 26) at 1 PM eastern time. I am begging you for your prayers for this sweet boy and his dad.