Crying

I mean bawling. Ugly crying.

Wow. I am in tears because of God' s faithfulness.

Pink. 

He's pink.

Not blue. 

Pink.

God is good. GREAT, actually.

I just want to run around the block 237873650643957606457463 times and yell and scream and cry. 

WOW. God has saved one AND called so many at my age, younger, and older to go rescue the others. 

I. 

Am. 

Excited.

Tears. 

Our God is awesome. Holy. Mighty. 

Really, that doesn't even begin to describe it. 

I just want to tell everyone about the miracles that God does like it's nothing.

Heal an orphan here, take cancer away from Kelly Levangie (whose birthday was yesterday) of cancer who is SO beautiful and wonderful and precious.

How? How can you not believe that God is good when miracles are happening all around you?

It blows my mind how blind people are to the love and awesomeness of God. 

But there are lost people, and that's why God called us to go save them. Not chastise them for not believing, but tell them about our good and gracious and Holy, wonderful Savior.

In other news, God has called me Haiti, which means I'll need to start raising money. 

Prayers needed. 

Much love, 

Toni ~

Miracles

happen. 

They are real. I'm still trying to figure out how in the world Joshua's heart cleared up (or whatever it did) so fast. 

China was wrong (which is weird because I'm used to seeing smart Asians beat me on tests).

Wow. 

Glory.

I can't believe it. God is real. He is good & faithful & merciful. 

How in the world can I possibly ever ever ever doubt a God who is able to heal a 7 year old Chinese boy in a matter of days? He knew we were going to the throne for him. He knows he has a family in numerous cities outside of Florida. 

God knew that we earnestly wanted J to be healed. He delayed Gotcha day because he wanted J home at just the right time. God's timing is amazing. 

Wow. WOW. Gets me excited every time. 

Joshua has surgery Monday. Beginning Monday, Joshua will be on the road to a new life. A new start. New abilities. New family. An outpouring of love. God makes everything new for a reason. 

Praise God for a new addition to the Martin family. Praise God for one less orphan. Praise God for the many other families who are inspired to follow the command of James 1:27. I can't wait for the day when I'm able to answer the calling. Mom has already said her grandchildren will look like the UN. (Haha) :D

Glory to God who is able to do infinitely more than we could ask or think. 

Please be praying for wisdom and prudence of the doctors, for Sonia and John and the rest of the Martins' patience, and for Joshua's heart. 

God bless, 

Toni 

OPERABLE.

The #2 doctor in the nation says it's "miraculous." 


Thank you, God! Joshua can be healed!

Open heart surgery soon for our sweet JJ.


GLORY TO GOD!

Home is whenever I'm with you

Joshua is home. Praise God.

Praying for his medical treatments. Lord, step in as The Great Physician. 


We love you J and the rest of the Martins!

Blessings,

Toni

Not well.

Joshua needs prayer. Chip in fund is back up.

Please check it out. Also, my sweet friend Olivia has been making bracelets to sell for FTLOT. More shirts to come soon!

Keep praying for J!

xoxoxoxoxo

God bless, Toni

Grace mixed with faith and love poured over me and into me. And all because of Jesus.

Tonight is the night. Well, day, if you're in China.

Joshua will have a family in less than an hour. I am in AWE of God right now.
Like on the verge of ugly crying. It's that wonderful.

Today in CRAVE U, the lovely, now braces-less Brian Word talked about humility and coming to the throne of God with such an attitude. He also discussed sin.
I must say, sin sucks. No fun. Booooooo Satan.

But all students in the class were given the opportunity to get on our faces before God.
The message translates a verse (which slipped my mind, and is going to bother me for the rest of my life) "Get on your knees before the Lord; it is the only way you can get on your feet."

Or something like that.

I am excited to say that I cleared a lot of things up with the Lord this morning. I prayed for sweet Joshua, and as soon as I exited the doors of my class, a girl hands me $20 for the FTLOT ministry. Praise God for her sweet heart. Another little girl who just entered the youth group (6th grader, might I add) made some pretty amazing jewelry to sell for the ministry. My heart was overflowing with happiness and gratefulness for their hearts. A girl told me that she told her teacher about the whole orphan ministry and her class was praying for me. Glory. To. God. I am sitting here typing this blog post with tears in my eyes. I am seeing the face of Jesus


The life of Jesus


The love of Jesus in all of these sweet people who are helping me with this longing. This adamant call to help the least of these. To LOVE on those who have no idea who you are. To care for those who need it oh, so much more than we do.

God calls us to be servants. This is service. I am overwhelmed. Thank you, Jesus. YOU are worthy of praise.

Not me. You and only you. 


Details of the next steps of the FTLOT ministry to come.

God bless you all,
Toni Taylor

xoxoxoxoxo

It seems as if

everyone is adopting now.
And I must say I'm super jealous.

It's weird that I say that because I'm far too young to adopt.

BUT seeing all of these other families answer the calling to love and care for the orphans in their distress gives me chills. It makes my heart smile to know that people trust God enough

with their money

their families

space in their households.

They know that God will provide. God will work it out. 


The love, joy, and excitement that has formed in the CRAVE family for the orphans is incredible.

The Word family. The Pass family. The Holliday family.

Et cetera. 


Never in my life have I been so excited and anxious to see God's plans.

It's an incredible feeling when you can step up and raise awareness for a Biblical mandate.

Not just an "Aw, starving African children on TV, let's pay $10 a month."
But a heart-wrenching, emotionally overwhelming feeling of God's command to his people. 


He doesn't say "Everyone must adopt a child from a foreign country." But he does say to care for them.

Pray for them. Sponsor them. Lift them up daily even though you may have no idea who they are.

The FTLOT ministry that has only been going on for two or three weeks has prospered more than I thought it would in its existence. The eager and excited hearts propel me to keep going. To tell Satan that he has no power over those believers who listen to God. Who earnestly run to those who desperately need Him.

Needless to say, I'm so excited. eh98432t9r43ugrty4g3tyg834gt87743trtt. :D

God bless,
Toni Taylor