(I am) God's adopted people

During this journey, of course many 'what ifs' flooded our minds. what if they feel that they are not loved because they are adopted? What if they want to look for their birth parents? what if? what if? what if? and what if they ask about their birth? how should i reveal it to the child next time?

As all these questions came naturally to mind, i prayed and asked God how should i explain to Zara next time about adoption. And as i prayed, God revealed the best story to me and i teared.

I am not born a Jew, not God's own people by birth.
I am a Gentile.
I am God's adopted people.

Because of His love,
He paid a price (through Jesus Christ) to bring me back to Him.
He made it possible to have a relationship with Him.
He poured out His love over me and took me as His own.
For the first time, i could call Him "Abba Father"
He brought me into His house and gave me a family i did not have.
He promised me a future and placed eternity in my heart.
He prepared for me an inheritance i was not entitled to.
A brand new life.

Adoption has been like a taboo word in most culture and tradition. So is it wrong to want to adopt a child not for some noble reasons but simply because you really wanted a child? Personally, i think that if a couple feels that they have got love to give, why not? How blessed is the child who is given that opportunity to be loved!

We will pour out our love on Zara and teach her the way of the Lord, to the best we know how. Even if, we eventually have our own child, we will love them just the same. Like how God love us unconditionally and without partiality, we aim to do that to the best we know how.

Stay in Madrid (Part 2) - Plaza De Toros (Bullfighting Stadium)

So busy and had no time to post the photos till now.....
Hopefully i can still fill in the details to the places i have visited..

Photographer: ME!

This is the famous stadium where bullfighting takes place. Though it has been banned in many other cities, due to its cruelty and also the danger to the audience.. i guess this is one of Spain's rich culture and the reason for people's visit.

Would i ever watch a bullfight despite of the cruelty and danger?
I guess i would do it once in a lifetime just to see it for myself. I think to some extend, it is an art and it takes a master artist to be able do what he does and with such passion that he puts his life on the line.

Would i enjoy that kind of adrenaline rush in watching such match?
Not really, i'm not the kind of person who enjoys adrenaline rush. I might end up be praying for the bullfighter and the bull throughout the match.

P.S Don't ask me what the lady in the last photo is trying to do in her awkward position because i really don't know too! HAHA

Culture in Details

Over the years, are things being simplified or are we losing our culture?
Visited a museum today and looking at all the beautiful work pieces of the past, makes me understand the essences of the culture and their beliefs

Beyond the purpose of beauty, every little detail plays a very important role in their traditions, culture and beliefs. Everything has its purpose in its place! Amazing!