Preparing for Rahwa

Just thought I would share this morning...First of all ,the word that comes to mind during this stage of adoption is PREPARE....All through the Bible God calls Israel to prepare their hearts for the appointed times (Feasts and Festivals)...Get rid of the sin that so easily ensnares!!!...In the New Covenant God also encourages us as believers to Prepare ye the Way.....Be ready....sober....discerning...prayerful and thankful.....In preparing for Rahwa, Jim and I have had to take a very somber look at ourselves and our household....How are we living?  How are we all connecting as a family?...In watching videos of Ethiopian culture and their faith in Messiah, we felt the Lord open our hearts to repentence and correction.....so without all of the gorey details, we have asked the Lord to help us be a closer family, to take away the things that distract us all from interacting with one another....to PREPARE US AND OUR HOUSEHOLD for Rahwa......Kim posted a good post on her facebook...."I need Africa more than Africa needs me".....This is true.......When I look at Africa...and the poverty,the humilty and the LOVE, I know that American culture has little to offer me in my spirit....I must always be looking at heavenly things....and I NEED ETHIOPIA MORE THAN ETHIOPIA NEEDS ME!.....On another note, we are in need of financial support since this is the last leg of our journey.....If you know anyone who would like to send support to our family please share this need with them.....They can send  personal check to us made out to James Slusarski 9005 Tenby Lane Matthews NC 28104......or if the donation needs to run through a tax deductible organization it can be sent to : Lifesong for Orphans ...202 N Ford Street  Gridley Il 61744....Write in the memo : Slusarski 1860........every little bit is a blessing and helps more than you know......The money that is sent to lifesong will be then sent to our account at WACAP for Orphans.....Thank you friends and God bless us all.....