5 reasons NOT to care for orphans. But also 5 reasons why you should.

1. You’ll get too attached.

Undoubtedly. But that’s kind of the point. These kids deserve attachment. But the good news is the more healthy attachments a child has, the more likely they will be to recover from trauma. We have to be willing to take the risk of “getting too attached” if it means that a child can experience love and attachment.

2. It’ll break your heart.

I remember the crazy prayer I had prayed before we started taking in kids “Lord break my heart for what breaks yours” He did just that. My hearts been broken hundreds of times on this crazy journey, but in the midst of mine breaking, theirs gets the chance to heal.

3. It’s uncomfortable.

Caring for orphans will bring you to places and situations you never expected to find yourself in. Caring for orphans is a calling not only to provide the basic care and necessities, but to walk with as they digest their trauma and work towards healing. And choosing to step into someone else’s trauma is never comfortable.

4. It will open your eyes.

Proverbs 24:12 tells us that “once our eyes are opened we can’t pretend we don’t know what to do.” Once you get your feet wet in caring for orphans , you’ll only learn even more the depths of the need. I promise, you’ll never be the same again. But these kids need us to see them, and to not look the other way.

5. It will change your life.

Whatever you thought your life would look like, whoever you thought you would be- if there’s one thing I can tell you about this journey is that it never goes as planned. It’s not going to be easy. It’s not going to be boring. But it will be worth it.

Throughout scripture, God reveals that He has a deep compassion for orphans. And the things that are closest to His heart should be close to ours as well. What’s holding you back from caring for His children?