We did in fact tell our parents, family and best friends when we found out! Of course they were so excited for us and just as shocked as we were. As for the rest of the world- they found out at 12 weeks... One of my favorite verses in the bible now is 1st Samuel 1:27- "For this child I have prayed and God has granted me the desires of my heart"... I wanted to use this while announcing to the world that we were having a baby- because I know that this was a God thing! This baby was truly our gift from God! How could I not acknowledge that!?!?!
I stated in a past blog that through this whole experience I noticed my prayer life changing. That is a TRUE statement! I use to pray for Gods protection over my family and friends and for tedious things I thought were important. I once heard a song and a preacher say that God doesn't just want you to ask for things all the time! He wants you to talk to him as if he is your best friend! Thank him for what he is doing in your life! My prayers quickly changed. I was no longer starting my prayers with "Dear Lord, Please...." I was starting with "Dear Lord, Thank you for...." On the way to work and on the way home were my prayer times with God. I would quickly jump in the car- turn OFF the radio and pray! Sometimes I would get all the way to work and realize that the radio was still off. I caught myself thanking God for EVERYTHING and EVERYONE that he had placed in my life... for blessing me and loving me when I didn't deserve it. I would then put my problems in his hands and ask for his help with me not holding on to them. Wow-- what a great feeling! Starting this routine is something I don't think would have happened if we hadn't gone through what we had.
(I know there are many who have it way worse- I know there are people who have struggled with all sorts of issues larger than I can imagine.. Yet- I feel like my struggle can help someone see theirs in a new perspective)
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