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4/12/2013

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36 years, that’s what God has given me here on this earth thus far. When you’re in your twenties you dread 30, when you’re in your thirties you joke about turning 40. Really though, I am so blessed to be alive and healthy here in the United States. In the U.S. we can expect to live 80.51 years. In Africa the median life expectancy is 45.9 years. This is astounding!

There is a question that has been haunting me for several weeks. Why? Why was I born into privilege? Why is there such poverty that I have never seen. But another good question is "What?" What am I doing to serve God with the time and resources He has given me?

Am I chasing things of this world?

“Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21

Every time I go shopping God speaks this verse in my heart. Do I need more stuff that doesn’t matter? NO. What will make an eternal difference?

Wanting to do more for God, to be His hands and feet, to serve others are all reasons God has led Daniel and I to adopt. I can’t adopt all the orphans in the world, but God tells us to start with one.

We should take each opportunity God gives us to help others.

If you want to learn more about our adoption you can visit www.ausbun.give5.us
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Matthew Lee
4/16/2013 06:20:13 am

Daniel,

I have an adoption fundraising idea I'd like to share with you. Could you email me at mlee@coupaide.com?

Thanks!

Matthew Lee

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