For You From The Word
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. (Proverbs 18:21, ESV)
For You To Think About
Words matter. The words you use about adoption can bring life, hope, and healing.
Refer to this primer for positive adoption language to use words to help raise awareness about the benefits and strengths of adoption.
Use “make an adoption plan”
Instead of “give up for adoption”
Use “child placed for adoption”
Instead of “unwanted child” or “unwanted pregnancy”
Use “birth parents”
Instead of “real parents”
Use “my child”
Instead of “adopted child”
Use “child with special needs”
Instead of “handicapped child”
Thanks to USA Adoptions for material used in this post.
For You To Pray
Gracious Father,
Thank You for the gift of adoption. Help me use words that bring life and hope to birth parents, their children, and adoptive families.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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