I struggled about what to write today. There is so much information available and so much I want to share but none of it seemed quite right today. Instead, I offer a series of scriptures to boost your faith. Having a baby is a great miracle and who better to turn to during this time of pregnancy than the Great Miracle Maker. He destined before the creation of the earth for this child to be born – by you – at this time. As you carry your baby, He will carry you. Lean on Him. Trust His words. They are true.
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.
I John 5:14, 15
Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, `Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him.
Mark 11:23
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
For nothing will be impossible with God.
Luke 1:37
For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.
Psalm 139:13
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits:
Psalm 103:1,2
For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
This is my favorite version:
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
All scriptures taken from The New American Standard version unless otherwise noted.
I think it’s really neat that these are a lot of the same scriptures that you encouraged me with when I thought I’d never have a baby of my own. Thank you so much for being there for me! You always told me it would happen for me and you were right. I love you!
I had started to write about Julia’s birth, but today was not the day to finish it. I’m not happy with my draft right now. I’m planning to publish it on a Thursday sometime soon in conjunction with your Thursday Birth-Day, though.
I just stumbled back on this and thought I’d add my new favorite. “I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.” Thank you so much, the wall hanging is absolutely beautiful and perfect for Leslie’s “room”! Needless to say I cried like a big baby when it got here. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to let you know. I love it!!!