god’s restorative care for orphans and the fatherless by carol reid
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GOD’S RESTORATIVE CARE FOR GOD’S RESTORATIVE CARE FOR ORPHANSORPHANS AND THE AND THE FATHERLESSFATHERLESS
By Carol Reid
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GOD RESTORES PROTECTIONGOD RESTORES PROTECTION
Pointer of truth: “The Lord preserveth the strangers;he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of thewicked he turneth upside down” (Psalm 146:9).
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GOD RESTORES PROTECTIONGOD RESTORES PROTECTION
RULE OF THUMB: God Himself promises to protect and uphold orphans—even 21st century orphans, as diverse and unique as they may appear.
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GOD RESTORES PROTECTIONGOD RESTORES PROTECTION
God’s Word offers protection:•Unborn orphans•Foster children•Homeless children•Gang members•Lonely kids
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GOD RESTORES PROPERTYGOD RESTORES PROPERTY
Pointer of truth: “Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted andneedy” (Psalm 82:3).
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GOD RESTORES PROPERTYGOD RESTORES PROPERTY
RULE OF THUMB: God’s Word ensures justice for orphans, helping them reclaimwhat is rightfully theirs.
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GOD RESTORES PROPERTYGOD RESTORES PROPERTY
1. When there is trouble orinjustice, we need to bring it to the authorities.2. God hears us whenwe stand up for justice.3. We also need to be opento compromise in working withothers.
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GOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLEGOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLE
Pointer of truth: “Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted andneedy” (Psalm 82:3).
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GOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLEGOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLE
RULE OF THUMB: The same God who used an orphan girl to save lives, expose evil and ensure the continuance of His people, includes you in His plan.
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GOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLEGOD RESTORES HIS PEOPLE
Esther’s story is one of courage
and justice and God’s protection.
An orphaned girl became God’s provision for protecting all of Israel.
If you feel outcast and alone, remember God has a plan.
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GOD RESTORES THE PALACEGOD RESTORES THE PALACE
Pointer of truth: “When my father and my motherforsake me, then the Lord will take me up” (Psalm 27:10).
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GOD RESTORES THE PALACEGOD RESTORES THE PALACE
RULE OF THUMB: All of us, orphaned, crippled andimpoverished by sin, can find restoration, meaning for lifeand a place in God’s Kingdom through salvation in Christ.
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GOD RESTORES THE PALACEGOD RESTORES THE PALACE
When you are feeling forsaken, alone, uncertain, orphaned—He willtake you in His arms and hold youand protect you and provide for you.
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