When you are trying to conceive and struggling mightily against infertility, it can appear to be a losing battle. Every disheartening test result, every unsuccessful transfer, every cycle that goes by with no heartbeat in the womb seems to say, “It will never happen. You will never have a baby.”
The temptation to agree and give in to despair can be so strong. Everything tangible, visible, or quantifiable is discouraging. It all tells you to give up hope, admit defeat and get on with your life.
Don’t believe it. Appearances can be very deceiving.
What’s the truth, then? A very different story:
“Instead of shame my people will receive a double portion [of blessing], and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance. In my faithfulness I will reward them…. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the Lord has blessed.”
How do we make sense of that promise when nothing about it seems to align with our experience? Other than wishing it were so, how does this covenant between God and His people change anything?
If we trust it and claim it, this promise changes everything. It enables us to step outside the constraints of this world’s limitations and tap into the unlimited power of the Creator – the One who puts the heartbeat in the womb, who breathes life into lifelessness, who makes all things possible.
When we accept this covenant as real and binding, we discover the path to peace. We know only that we are on a journey; its outcome seems so uncertain. But to the God who makes the path, who guides our steps along it, and who knows where it leads and how that will bless us, there is no uncertainty.
It will lead to a double portion of blessing. We will rejoice. He will reward us – not for what we’ve done, but out of His own faithfulness. And our blessedness will be apparent to all who see us. It’s all in place.
How can we be sure?
Listen to these words from formerly-infertile couples. They stood where you are standing and felt all that you are currently feeling. Here’s what they learned by studying the messages of Pregnant With Hope, and what they want you to know:
“We realized it matters to God… the details matter. Down to specific dates, numbers. He’s very aware of what’s going on. He cares and He’s involved. And everything doesn’t have to happen because you make it happen. You just have to be a participant in God’s plan.” – Laura & Brian
“We’ve learned to trust that when it’s out of our hands, it’s still in God’s control.” – Sarah & Wilson
“We learned that there’s not just one set pattern, one path to get where you want to go. There are so many different ways to have children. Trust God. Use the patience approach and let it come. Be ready – do your part – but let it come on God’s time.” – Robyn & Don
“We learned that, even though we don’t always know ‘why,’ we can still have peace.” – Angela & Sean
Rather than waiting to reach your future in order to see that it is blessed, why not “see” it already with eyes of faith? These couples, and many others like them, send postcards from your desired future in the book, Pregnant With Hope: Good News for Infertile Couples. Invite God to speak to you through it.
Choose to trust His faithfulness. When you do, like these couples, you will delight the One who asks, “Will you wait for me? Will you believe that I intend to give you my very best? I will.”
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