It's not just the song itself but also the story behind the song. It was written by Steven Curtis Chapman. He and his wife, Mary Beth, adopted three daughters from China and, after losing their precious daughter Maria to a tragic accident, went on to open a special care center in China in Maria's name. Maria's Big House is a center that cares for orphans with special needs.
They also started Show Hope, a non-profit organization that meets the pressing needs of orphans.
And, as I listen to this song, I'm drawn in by the lyrics and how perfectly they describe our journey to adoption...
"When love takes you in everything changes
A miracle starts with the beat of a heart
When love takes you home and says you belong here
The loneliness ends and a new life begins
When love takes you in it takes you in for good
When love takes you in"
This is written from the heart of an adoptive parent. But it's also a reflection of the miracle that happens when we are adopted into God's family through his Son, Jesus Christ.
When we choose to receive this gift everything changes.
When love takes you in.
When we choose to receive this gift everything changes.
When love takes you in.
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