God’s Phrase has so many great verses to consolation and encourage by means of something we would face in life. I really like when he illuminates sure Scriptures to me that stand out for the particular trial I’m going through at any time.
Not too long ago, God confirmed me fairly just a few Scriptures that pertain to my husband’s and my present scenario of attempting to conceive a baby. We’ve got just a few pals who’re additionally going through this identical scenario and whereas lots of them have been attempting for for much longer than we now have, God’s Phrase stays the identical for everybody on this scenario. I wish to encourage you to proceed to imagine God on your future little one as a result of He’s trustworthy. I additionally wish to share some ways in which God makes use of this time of ready to truly assist us!
Grows and Strengthens Our Religion
Abraham is a good instance of religion within the Bible, and his greatest take a look at of religion was believing God for a kid. Hebrews 11:11-12 tells us “By religion Abraham, though he was previous age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to grow to be a father as a result of he thought-about him trustworthy who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he nearly as good as lifeless, got here descendants as quite a few as the celebrities within the sky and as numerous because the sand on the seashore.”
Abraham and Sarah are a terrific instance, particularly for girls who’re involved that they’re too outdated to conceive. I like the way in which the Amplified Model of verse 11 tells it: “Due to religion additionally Sarah herself obtained bodily energy to conceive a baby, even when she was gone the age for it, as a result of she thought-about God who had given her the promise to be dependable and reliable and true to His phrase.” Sarah’s story reminds us to cease specializing in the circumstances of not being pregnant, and to as a substitute deal with God, who’s dependable, reliable and true to His phrase.
Believing God for something in life grows and strengthens our religion. The extra we look forward to it, the extra our religion can develop (no marvel Abraham and Sarah have been such robust examples of faith-filled folks!) God gave us an superior promise in Mark 11:24– “Subsequently I inform you, no matter you ask for in prayer, imagine that you’ve got obtained it, and it will likely be yours.”
One factor He does not promise is to offer us what we have prayed for when we need it. We’ve got to do not forget that God does not function within the finite realm of time like we do. He sees issues long run so to Him our prayers are already answered, even when we will not see it within the pure but. We’re to stroll by religion and never by sight, so as soon as we pray we must always imagine that it’s achieved.
“We repair our eyes not on what’s seen, however on what’s unseen. For what’s seen is short-term, however what’s unseen is everlasting.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 The time we spend ready to get pregnant is simply short-term, however God and His guarantees are everlasting. Within the grand scheme of our lives, just a few months or few years of ready will not appear that lengthy sooner or later after we’re wanting again.
Develops Persistence and Character
After we settle for Christ in our lives and determine to dwell for Him, it does not imply the remainder of our lives will likely be on straightforward avenue. The Bible ensures us that we are going to have trials and difficulties to take care of in life. Fortunately, God additionally offers us a promise that each one our difficulties will in the end finish in our good if we preserve in search of Him (Romans 8:28).
After we expertise difficulties in getting pregnant, we are able to maintain on the enjoyment that God is producing endurance and character in us by means of this trial. “We are able to rejoice, too, after we run into issues and trials, for we all know that they assist us develop endurance. And endurance develops power of character, and character strengthens our assured hope of salvation. And this hope won’t result in disappointment. For we all know how dearly God loves us, as a result of he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts along with his love.” Romans 5:3-5
Persistence and character not solely assist us to be higher Christians and witnesses for God, however it’ll additionally assist us be higher mothers when that point comes! Being a mother is such an vital function in your kid’s life and it is comforting to know that God cares sufficient about us and our future youngsters to organize us to be good moms who’re affected person and filled with character.
We could also be pissed off on the lack of exercise occurring in our our bodies, however we are able to rejoice in what’s going on in our souls. “Subsequently we don’t lose coronary heart. Although outwardly we’re losing away, but inwardly we’re being renewed day-to-day. For our mild and momentary troubles are reaching for us an everlasting glory that far outweighs all of them.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Reveals Us Our True Supply of Pleasure
Most individuals are accustomed to Psalms 37:4– “Delight your self within the LORD and he will provide you with the wishes of your coronary heart.” This can be a nice scripture to meditate on and bear in mind, however many individuals appear to skip over the primary a part of the verse. The irony is that many individuals hold on to this scripture so tightly when the need of their coronary heart appears to be overpowering them, however what the scripture really says is that once you make the Lord your pleasure and want him above all else, then He will provide you with the opposite wishes of your coronary heart.
For those who want different issues greater than Him (like having a child), when that want is fulfilled that factor will take first place in your heart- a spot that’s reserved for no else however God Himself. Not solely that, however He is aware of that for those who attempt to discover your pleasure and success from wherever moreover him, you’ll find yourself upset and unfulfilled. A child is a superb factor and positively a blessing and may have an enormous a part of your coronary heart, however a child can’t fulfill your love and fellowship want in your life that solely God can. For those who preserve eager about the way you will be so delighted once you lastly get pregnant, take this time of ready to develop a enjoyment of Him that isn’t dependant on circumstances. “Commit your technique to the Lord, belief additionally in Him, and He shall convey it to go.” Psalms 37:5
Teaches Us to Relaxation within the Lord
Psalm 37 has so many great verses which might be very encouraging. Like Psalms 37:7: “Be nonetheless within the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to behave. Don’t be concerned about evil individuals who prosper or fret about their depraved schemes.” Many occasions we are able to get so stressed after we are ready for one thing. For those who’re like me and attempt to plan every little thing, then it could actually extraordinarily irritating when ready messes up your plans! And might be disheartening once you see different ladies get pregnant round you, particularly those that aren’t married and do not even desire a child.
The satan will ship fleeting ideas your approach like “Why is it that I am serving God and may’t get pregnant whereas so many youngsters and individuals who aren’t serving God are having infants!” Generally it appears that evidently individuals who aren’t doing issues God’s approach are higher off, however in the long run they aren’t and we have to reject these destructive ideas. The one factor you may management is your self and what you deal with and take into consideration. The verse tells us to be nonetheless in God and wait patiently. It does not inform us to fret and make issues occur on our personal.
What a beautiful factor to be relaxation in God and be at peace realizing He’s engaged on our behalf, though we will not see it but. After we are ready to do that, it offers us a lifelong peace that may’t be taken away.
After we relaxation in God and belief Him to maintain us, then we cease “attempting” to make issues occur on our personal. Often, a girl tries so onerous to conceive a child however when she lastly stops attempting, she turns into pregnant! I’ve seen this occur quite a few occasions with {couples} who’ve determined to undertake. If you attempt so onerous in your individual power, your physique acknowledges the pressure and stress and it makes it even more durable to conceive! God made our our bodies work the way in which they achieve this we must always actually observe his instruction guide (the Bible)!
Reveals Us the Energy of God’s Grace
Generally it feels overwhelming to need one thing so badly and but have to attend so lengthy for it. But, on a regular basis God offers us the power to make it by means of one other day. “The temptations in your life are not any completely different from what others expertise. And God is trustworthy. He won’t permit the temptation to be greater than you may stand. When you find yourself tempted, he’ll present you a approach out to be able to endure.” 1 Corinthians 10:13.
We’ve got to do not forget that if we’re going by means of one thing, which means we are able to deal with it as a result of if we could not God would not have us undergo it. And he offers us a technique to endure (just like the above scriptures). After we really feel like we will not make it anymore, God has extra power and charm to offer us. Identical to God advised Paul, “My grace is all you want. My energy works greatest in weak point.” And Paul responded to that with, “So now I’m glad to boast about my weaknesses, in order that the facility of Christ can work by means of me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
For those who imagine that God has promised you a pure little one with none fertility assist, I encourage you to maintain believing and trusting. I’m on no account in opposition to fertility remedies or adoption. I believe adoption is a superb various and a terrific mannequin of how God adopted us into His household as His youngsters. The vital factor is to take heed to what God is telling you on your particular scenario. Whether or not it is to attend to conceive a baby naturally, to start out the adoption course of or to hunt fertility remedies, God’s plan for every particular person is completely different and for those who preserve in search of Him and His will, He’ll make His plan identified to you.
Even with adoption and fertility remedies, you’ll nonetheless encounter ready and trusting and God will develop you thru these circumstances too. I hope and pray that these scriptures consolation and encourage you if you’re going by means of this example and that you’ll be able to share God’s hope with others coping with this as properly.
“Reward be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all consolation, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, in order that we are able to consolation these in any bother with the consolation we ourselves have obtained from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Publication date: August 29, 2009
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Initially revealed August 28, 2025.
