Give those worries away…
Some women feel amazing when they are pregnant. They glow and love every minute.
I’m not one of those women.
In the beginning, I’m sick. Then, I’m overwhelmed and sure that I won’t be any good at adding another little one to the mix. Then, I feel guilty for not rejoicing in the miracle that is in front of me.
(You guys – I made it to week 30. This is amazing!)
Every morning, I wake up and recite “The joy of the Lord is my strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). I know that if I remember that it is HIS joy that is my strength, this day will be much more beautiful. I may still be overwhelmed, or anxious, or lonely – but it will be beautiful.
I want to rejoice. I want to be positive and happy. I know that the efforts I’m making will bring fruit.
This past week, it seemed like each day brought a new bump in the road:
- my root canal fell out
- a nail in the tire
- an oil leak in the steering column
- a leak in the ceiling of the front room
- Riley’s endocrinologist appointment was lost (we found out after waiting 45 minutes in the waiting room)
- And to top it all off – Julia ended up with a stomach bug on Friday night
So in return, this past week, I was very intentional about saying yes. A friend asked me to the Butterfly Museum, so I said yes. A friend asked me to come over and just spend a few hours in the evening with her, and I said yes. A friend asked me to take a photo walk, so I said yes. A friend asked if Brian and I wanted to double date and try Vietnamese food, so I said yes.
You know what? It’s a better day.
Those friends poured encouragement and their own stories into my life. They shared that they didn’t enjoy pregnancy either. They shared that they felt overwhelmed and lonely, too. We prayed for each other and reminded each other that He will see us through this valley. He always does. Always.
So this week, over and over, I will declare: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (I Peter 5:7).
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