Letter for Zizi's Parents

This was the letter we threw together at the last minute for Zizi's parents. The more I read it, the more I see things I might have changed, but we cling to these promises:

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, 

because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: 

first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Romans 1:16 

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, 

and do not return to it without watering the earth 

and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower 

and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: 

It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire 

and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Isaiah 55:11

Dear __________________,

What a joy it has been to care for your daughter these past couple of weeks! We have had a blast watching her curiosity, seeing her learn new things, and hearing her fun laugh all day long. It has been evident to us that she has been loved and well cared for by her family. Then, over the past few days, it has really warmed our hearts to see Zizi light up when she's near you, and to see you all shower your love on her.

As we hand her back over to you, we want to be clear about why we do what we do. We don't do this because we are "good people." We certainly don't do this because we are wealthy or think we're better than anyone else. We do this for one reason and one reason only:

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: 

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 5:8

We are daily overwhelmed by Christ's love for us and how little we deserve it. Our prayer is that, in some small way, we have been a reflection of Jesus Christ to your daughter and to each of you in this process. Know that He loves you more than you can even imagine. Know that there is nothing any of us can do to earn His love, and know that He is desperately seeking to have a relationship with you.

We will continue to pray for Zizi and for both of you - that God will be present in your lives. Scripture tells us that His love will always prove faithful. It will never fail (1 Corinthians 13:8). People are destined to fail us and disappoint us. Likewise, we are destined to disappoint ourselves, our friends and family, and God. Praise the Lord that His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23), and there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:39).

Much love and grace to you,

Mr. & Mrs. _________________ 

Zizi's Foster Parents