Well, we have hit 32 weeks in pregnancy bliss. Hmmm, bliss would probably be a strong word to use. I can not believe I am so close to the end of this pregnancy. It excites, and scares me! Dave put it rather well last night "You deserve a good labor Mel" I answered with "Yes one that doesn't take 7 days or where the placenta is attached to the uterine wall! That would be wonderful" So here I sit sweating small bullets yet attempting to place my labor in God's hands. I love having large amounts of control over situations, and this is a very particular one that is out of my control. Therefore, it is the one I worry about the most. Our God uses all situations for our refining and the molding of our character. Each trial, perceived or real that we go through makes us more like him. So I must view my labor not as something to fear but a chance to give over to God (What was already his) and have my character molded more to his likeness. I should not be hanging on to dread but, be excited at the prospect of new life and the fact that I can rest in God's goodness to carry me through and on to completion. Plus, on a purely logical note: Labor does not last forever.... the child will not get married from my womb. It will end.
Colossians 1:11
May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,
Hebrews 12:1-3Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
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