The particular Bible study Craig and I have been working on mentions seeking God’s Will for your life. Over and over and over again. We have poured over the words and the scriptures associated with the study countless times. We have discussed everything, and talked about how God is working in our lives.
But somewhere along the way, I think we forgot that God’s Will for our lives isn’t always the same as what we WANT it to be. And sometimes it doesn’t seem “fair” – by human measures.
I remember thinking throughout my 20’s how badly I wanted a husband and to be married and settled down and to have a family of my own…But God had other plans for my life at that juncture.
Isaiah 64:8
But now, O Lord,We are the clay, and You our potter;
And all we are the work of Your hand
Craig & I both got married under the assumption we would be blessed with a child right away. Neither of us had any known health issues. We were secure financially. We were ready. But God didn’t agree. Here we sit, more than a year and a half later with 2 surgeries under our belt and a long list of other medical items to follow…Here we sit with no positive pregnancy tests, to date. If God’s Will for our marriage right now was to have a child, He would have blessed us already. He is all-powerful.
So what if we stopped thinking about what we want, and resolved to follow God along the path He has aligned for us knowing He will not forsake us. Having faith that He will bless us.
Romans 2:11
For there is no partiality with God.
That’s right. God does not play favorites – Remembering this has been helpful as we have navigated these stormy waters. He will bless us. We will have children. No matter what doctors tell us or science claims, with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
Interestingly, the moment we ‘gave up’ and let God put us into the palm of His Hand, He began to answer prayers we hadn’t thought of in months – with all the preoccupation on His not having blessed us with children. He began to mold us in ways neither of us could have imagined. Heartstrings that had been being tugged for years, but had been pushed aside because the enemy instills FEAR and DOUBT, were brought back to life, with HOPE and EXCITEMENT!
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, He can turn it around. He can turn your pain into joy, and your mistakes into TREASURE. There is nothing that is impossible with God. Not one single thing. No matter what doctors or science or society says.
God is busy in our marriage right this second! He has some AMAZING things in store for us. The more we bend to His Will, and let go of our own, the more He blesses us and shows us the most beautiful things – right in front of our eyes for so long.
I like to think of our infertility journey in this way: If we hadn’t put so many roadblocks to God’s plan in our lives earlier on, how much sooner would He have brought Craig and I together? I mean, we did live less than a mile from each other without knowing it at one point in our single lives… How much sooner will He increase our family if we stop getting in the way of His well-laid plans?
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Great post! I agree with you in that we often times are the ones putting roadblocks in God’s plans for our lives. Love you guys!!
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Last night Craig and I were talking, and I looked in his eyes and just KNEW we have kids in our future – without a doubt. I have never been so full of faith and so confident in that, and I know your SOON is coming too! You are building the Kingdom of God in your waiting, and He will surely bless you!
“Lord, you have stored up great blessings for those who honor you. You do much for those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” Psalm 31:19
Love to y’all!
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He is the God of hope and it’s amazing how once we release everything to Him, He just fills us up until we overflow! xo
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I was there once. Neither my husband nor I could have children. Nothing is impossible with God! I wrote about it on my blog: http://www.kathleensfaithwalk.com/prayer-works/born-healed/
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What a beautiful blog & testimony, Kathleen! Thank you for your hope and inspiration and for sharing your story! God Bless!
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