Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God"
I couldn't think of a title but I thought this verse was the only fitting way to begin this post. Over the last 2 weeks I've struggled with the thought of updating on Darrellanne. It breaks my heart to even think about updating on the milestones of my baby while my friend mourns the loss of hers. It isn't fair and I feel extremely guilty. While we don't know why DD3 was taken from us, we do know and can be comforted in the fact that this was God's will and sweet little DD3 is new and 100% perfect in him. Please pray for Ashlea, Dan and their families as they continue to cope in this difficult time.
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"...For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,
"Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future..." Jeremiah 29:11
Saranne,
It will be 3 years ago in May that I came across the above bible verse. I was pregnant with Logan, just about to find out his gender. I was struggling with the whole pregnancy...worrying would he be okay, would he have any birth defects ect. Anyway, the day before the Flea Market, I had a perfectly healthy child in the ICU that came in and died for unknow reasons. He was about 7 or 8 months old. I cried alot that night & prayed that my child would be healthy. I felt so guilty all the time for seeing these kids in the ICU that had all these problems, and it would always trigger me to pray for them & for ME to have a healthy child. I struggled with the fact that I wanted a healthy baby...why did I deserve on and not them? Anyway, I came across this bible verse on a burp cloth at the Canton Flea market the day after that child passed & it made me calm about everything. I knew then that no matter what I prayed for, God had a plan for my child & I had to just sit back and see what it would be...knowing that with prayer...God would give me the strength to handle what ever came my way.
I know it has got to be so hard to be excited about your baby when you are so sad for your friend...just know that God can give you the strength... & that you too deserve to be able to enjoy this pregnancy. Here is a prayer that I found along with this verse that I thought was fitting. I hope it helps you.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the plan that you have for each of us. Thank you for your Word that holds such peace and strength and promise. I claim this for myself and for those who are sharing this scripture through God's Word. Let them, even now; be filled with peace and assurance. When all is in turmoil, and we cannot see our way to the end of the day, I thank you that you have a plan. Help us to be open and receptive to what your desires are for our lives.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen
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