The Rest of the Story {Kirill AND Evan AND even Baby J}

First, I am thrilled that so many of you have said that you will pray {and fast} for Kirill's situation.

But there is more to the story.....

{and I now have permission to share it}

As I said yesterday, 

the adoption of Down Syndrome children has been unheard of in this region of Russia.  

Kirill was the first case.

Now, let me introduce you to - 

Evan 

{her name at the moment}

Isn't she absolutely perfect??

Evan is in the process of being adopted from this exact same region of Russia 

and her mom and dad {Angie and Clark} are in Russia at this very moment

waiting to have Evan's case heard before the exact same Judge who 

stamped Kirill's case as

Evan's case is going to be heard THIS Thursday

March 31, 2011 

{as in the day after we fast and pray}

The case will be heard in Russia at 2:00am {central time} Thursday morning

 in the United States  

So when we are allegedly sleeping, this same judge who only two weeks ago DENIED Kirill a family because he has Down Syndrome will be deciding the future of little Evan

{and there is another little Down Syndrome treasure - Baby J - 
whose adoption papers are waiting 

in Russia to be heard by the exact same Judge - 
if she is even willing to!} 

The situation is serious. 

The call is urgent.

The need is huge.

But 

our comfort remains in Christ ALONE because:

1.  God's heart is for the orphan

2.  He desires to set the lonely in families.

3.  He can move any mountain in the universe in a blink of an eye.

That is why, in our home, we refer to Him as

our 

Miracle-working, Mountain-moving, 

Awe-inspiring, Gasp-giving God.

BUT 

We MUST pray!

We MUST fast!

We MUST stand in the gap.

Can you imagine if you were Evan or Kirill?

What would you want the body of Christ to do for you?

Pray for sure!!

And skip a meal.  Or two.  Or all three.  All the while, joining with other believers 

asking Almighty God to move on your behalf.  

It is so timely to get these words just this morning from my bloggy friend, Debbie.  

Here is a portion of what she said.

"Thank you for introducing me to fasting. I never thought I would love fasting, food is my crutch, but find God gives me the strength and energy I need each time I do it."

Sadly, many, many, many Christ-followers today have never fasted, 

let alone even thought about fasting.

Here is one of the best resources, that I have found, on fasting:  

Your Guide to Prayer and Fasting

If you haven't already committed to, 

would you consider joining us tomorrow 

as we go before God's throne of

 grace asking Him to set Kirill and Evan free?  

Please spread the word.