Psalms 68:5 — Father of the fatherless, defender of widows — this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
Michael did not set out to be a foster parent. He did not even see himself as a man of strong faith. His days were steady and comfortable, and he thought that was enough.
Then a friend suggested he get involved in a mentorship program through a church. Michael agreed. He figured a few Saturdays a month were easy to give.
Those Saturdays quickly became more than games and fast food. Two boys began showing up at his table – and in his thoughts – again and again.
They were loud and funny, but they were also vulnerable in ways Michael could not ignore. Their questions made him stop and think. Their trust, though fragile, felt weighty. Slowly, the boys began to matter more to him than he had ever expected.
When he learned the boys needed a permanent home, Michael did not hesitate. He opened his door, and in doing so, opened his life. Suddenly his once-quiet house was filled with life. Backpacks could be seen tossed in corners, video games could be heard in the hallways, and laughter could be felt rattling the walls.
It was in that chaos that Michael discovered something missing from his life: faith.
Through the boys’ presence, their need, and their love, Michael came to see what had been right in front of him all along—that God is truly a father to the fatherless, and He was drawing Michael back to Himself.
Michael liked to say he thought he was saving the boys, but in the end, they saved him.
And is that not just like God—to take what you thought you were giving away and to then give you back more of Himself? Thats the funny thing about saying yes. You think you are doing it for someone else, but then you realize it was exactly what you needed all along.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- When have you said “yes” to something that stretched your comfort zone—and found God met you there?
- How has God used relationships in your life to reveal more of His character to you?
- Psalm 68:5 reminds us that God is a “father to the fatherless.” What does that truth show you about His heart for people—and for you?
- Is there a place in your life where God might be inviting you to say “yes,” even if it feels small or inconvenient?