Waiting on Wednesdays: Referred Children

Today's prayer emphasis is part 1 of 3 parts focusing on the 5 million children orphaned in Ethiopia.  Today we specifically want to remember those who have been "referred" to families in the adoption process.

Referred Children:

Let me introduce you to Asher (3rd from the right) and his orphanage buddies.  To the right of Asher is Elijah.  His mom and I have been chatting.  I've also been chatting with Judah, Silas, Jonathan, and David's mommies.  Will you take a moment and pray for these little boys, as well as the many other "referred" children who have been paired with parents? 

Here's how you can pray:

* Pray that the delays in the process will be relieved so that all the children who have been referred to families can come home soon.
* Pray especially for the teenage referred children who are suffering greatly as a result of these delays.  They know they have a mom and dad waiting for them, and they feel acutely the pains of separation.  Pray that the older teenagers will not "age out of the system" before they are able to come home.  Oh Lord please act on these kids behalf... soon.
* Pray that all of these children's needs will be met.  That the orphanages caring for them will have adequate food, clothing, and supplies to meet all of their needs.
* Pray against the spread of diseases commonly found in orphanages:  scaibies, lice, ringworm, etc.  Pray that God will protect these kids and keep the orphanages free from illness.