Living Inspired.

"Daughters."

"Every little girl should be so loved, so welcomed-seen, known, treasured. From this place she can become a strong and beautiful and confident woman."--Captivating, page 61

   One of the many blessings I have living in this home is being surrounded by 5 remarkable little girls. I love to wake up to the sound of them singing and giggling. All of them are delightfully different in their own ways. Vika (9), Diana (9), Alona (6), Yula (4), Sneezhana (5) have such happiness in their souls. I have envied their carefree spirits and the way they view life. You would never know the inflictions that these precious lambs of Jesus have been dealt.

   These girls have all been somehow abused: verbally, physically, sexually, or emotionally. They have all come from homes where the fathers and mothers were non-existent (parents addicted to alcohol and drugs). Two of these girls have been sexually abused by their own fathers. Three of these girls were living with their grandmothers before they came to the Tkachuk home...their backgrounds and stories are so painful.

   My heart is wrenching with pain just writing this blog. I cannot tell you how many times I have wept for the hearts of these girls. I have talked to Abba and told Him that I would take on their brokenness if I could. I have also balled my hand into a fist wishing I could hit the parents. Just the other night, Vika was laying on my lap sleeping and I began to pray for her. Before I knew it, tears were rolling down my cheeks. The injustice is.just.so.sickening.

   This is why Jesus is not just a King or a Lord, but a Daddy. An intimate, personal, caring figure in our hurting lives. Jesus takes on many names and roles (I could write about 20+ blogs just on this topic), but this one is so special. He has become a key figure that many young women and men have missing from their lives. "Because you are son, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts and the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.'" (Galatians 4:6, NIV). Even though I have a more than wonderful, loving, and present earthly father...he can't fill the void that needs to be filled by my Heavenly Father.

   This is my prayer for these Princesses of the King: that they might know the overwhelming love,power,protection,and satisfaction that they have in their Abba. Not only this, but know that their beauty and presence is captivating. Praying that they might see that there are good men and women in this earth who just want to love on them, like Ruslan and Archie. Praying that He might send men in their lives who will cherish and love them selflessly.

*Sweet Jesus, may they wrapped up in your tenderness.

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When I was first writing this, I almost put the lyrics to John Mayer's "Daughters", however, he makes me want to vom. Really talk though-I found Kari Jobe's "My Beloved" to be more fitting.

You're My Beloved
You're My Bride
To sing over you is My delight
Come away with Me My love

You're Beautiful to Me
So beautiful to Me

Under My mercy
Come and wait
Till we are standing face to face
I see no stain on you
My child

You're Beautiful to Me
So Beautiful to Me

I sing over you My song of peace
Cast all your care down at My feet
Come and find your rest in Me

I'll breathe My life inside of you
I'll bear you up on eagle's wings
And hide you in the shadow of My strength
I'll take you to My quiet waters
I'll restore your soul
Come rest in Me and be made whole

You're My beloved
You're My Bride
To sing over you is my delight
Come away with me my love