Ransom

Ransom is the practice of holding a prisoner or item to extort money or property to secure their release, or it can refer to the sum of money involved.

When ransom means "payment", the word comes via Old French rançon from Latin redemptio = "buying back":^[2] compare "redemption".

I think about the "ransom" set before us to bring our child home and it is a sacrifice. A sacrifice of our time, our money, our resources, and our energy. Yet nothing will deter me from fighting to bring this baby home.

This ransom is for a life.

This child is worth any amount of sacrifice.

I will continue to push forward and ask that others will join in our fight to bring our child home. Partner with us and invest in the life of this child.

This child is worth the sacrifice.

What a unique opportunity to participate in that. I know $50 is a lot of money for most. It is a tank of gas, utility bill, or grocery trip. If some of you are hesitant to give because you don't think a small donation will make a difference, please know that I value any amount given. Any donation helps. If you can't sacrifice $50, then what about $25? $15? $10? Every little bit adds up.

Adoption Costs Broken Down.
(because we all know it's daunting to look at raising $30,000)

1000 people giving $30 is an adoption paid for.

500 people giving $60 is an adoption paid for.

100 people giving $300 is an adoption paid for.

Pretty amazing when you think about.

The ransom before me is worth any amount of sacrifice. I am reminded that the end of this journey is rewarded with that of redemption.

In considering the ransom we must pay to receive our child, I reflect on the ransom that was paid on my behalf. Jesus paid my ransom on the cross. He sacrificed his life for mine. He did this for me.

He did this for you.

What are you willing to sacrifice for another?

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Inspired by the Road Less Travelled