I know these things to be true yet I continue to struggle. It was a rough day but nonetheless, I am trying to take the advice of many and “stay positive!”
I spent the night trying to focus on others: taking care of our beautiful home for me and my husband, sending friends pictures that they have been asking for, sending out birthday cards, and writing well over due thank you notes for the many special people in my life who deserve far more than a card! There are a few things I want to share, not because I want the focus to be about me and my “sorrows”, but because I realize my focus should be on how very blessed I am to have such wonderful, caring people in my life (please excuse the poor quality of photography-I need another lesson Heather)!
 A symbol and reminder from a precious friend that prays for me daily |
Saint Gerard Chaplet
For Motherhood:
O good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor
before the throne of God, wonder-worker
of our day, I call upon you and see your
help, While on earth, you always fulfilled
God’s designs; help me, too, always do
God’ holy will. Beseech the master of life,
from whom all parenthood proceeds, to
bless me with offspring, that I may raise
up children to God in this life and heirs to
the kingdom of God’s glory in the life to
come. Amen.
*Thank you Jenette for your constant prayers and encouragement!
 A sweet note and list of prayers from a friend who cares....and BABY DUST! |
Conception & Pregnancy Prayers
I thank you Father that Jesus has borne all my sickness and diseases and carried all my pains away so by His stripes I am healed and made whole. Therefore, in Jesus’ name.....I bind Satan’s power and hold over our wombs and our bodies. I command All forms of sickness and disease to be removed. I command infertility and the curse of barrenness to be removed in Jesus’ name!
I profess according to the Word of God that....I have a blessed, prosperous, healthy and FRUITFUL womb!! I command health into our bodies and I say “Body in Jesus’ name you are to conceive and be pregnant!! Every part of you is to come in line with the Word of GOD. You will function efficiently, the way you were created to be: fearfully and wonderfully made.”
I also pray for good solid attachment of my baby to the uterine wall, and then for my baby to grow perfectly, be nourished, and protected for the full nine months. I plead the blood of Jesus as a hedge of protection around the womb, protecting my baby from all harm. I declare this in Jesus’ name as the Word says: ask whatever you wish in Jesus’ name and it will be done! I give you all the glory for my healing and for my baby. Let it be done to me according to Your Word!!
I confess Jesus Christ as Lord of my life and I receive the power of God that is the fullness of my Salvation I thank you Lord that by Jesus stripes I have been healed! Therefore, I bind Satan’s power over my body and I resist sickness, disease and pain, in Jesus’ name! You are to loose your hold on my body and life forever. Jesus bore my sickness, disease and pain in my place so I can be set free. I am redeemed from the curse of that law. I am redeemed from miscarriage. I am redeemed from barrenness. Therefore I command my body in Jesus’ name to come in line with the Word of God and to behave healed. You are to function the way God created you to: perfectly and efficiently because you are fear-fully and wonderfully made. I proclaim my freedom and redemption today and I pronounce in Jesus’ name that I am made whole.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
*Thank you Lyndsey for caring enough to take the time to share this with me!
 A bible bag with my name embroidered on it with a touching card and SEVERAL pieces siting words of encouragement from a dear friend! |
Card: Sometimes there’s a reason, even when we don’t know what it is...a bigger picture, even when we can’t see it. I’m not even going to pretend to understand it. I’m just going to believe good things are part of that bigger picture for you.
*Strength for the Journey-Don’t worry that you’re not strong enough before you begin. It is in the journey that God makes you strong. “The Lord shall guide thee continually and satisfy thy soul.” Isaiah 58:11
*Give your worries to God and let Him iron out your problems. “Do not be anxious about anything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
*TRUST-In His Timing, RELY-On His Promises, WAIT-For His Answers, BELIEVE-In His Miracles, REJOICE-In His Goodness, RELAX-In His Presence. “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” James 4:8
*Trust in God’s timing. It’s always right. “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” Psalm 37:7
*Our God has not promised smooth sailing...Just a safe landing. “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” Jeremiah 17:7
*”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
*”I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.” Jeremiah 29:11
*In Challenging Times: Dear God, Draw near to me as these challenges I face. Grant me faith and courage, touch me with your grace~Let me feel your presence in all that I go through, Calm my fears with comfort for I’m safe right here with you. Amen.
*”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
*”With God, all things are possible.” Mark 10:27
*Faith Token-Believe in Miracles
*Thank you Holly for being such a special part of my life-I could not do this without you by my side!
So tonight I will go to bed, not necessarily with the sadness wiped clean, but with renewed hope and comfort for I am truly blessed with a wonderful support system and a Father who loves me and has a perfect plan for my life.
4 comments:
Hey Jamie...just wanted you to know that I am praying for you constantly. I understand your pain. Walt and I tried for several years to conceive, and we went through all sorts of test, and finally 2 rounds of IUI. God knows what an amazing mother you will be...and you WILL be a mother. I know it's hard right now, but soon, it will be all worth it. Thinking of you every day. xoxo
Thanks Meredith-that means the world to me! I remember talking to you about this over a year ago....of course, I didn't know then that I'd be in a similar situation one day. I would love to chat with you again sometime-I find comfort in talking to those who truly understand what I'm going through. Thanks so much for the sweet message and all the prayers!
You are such a true blessing in my life. . .I love having you as my friend!
You are the one who is a blessing in my life Jenette! You are TOO good to me and I am so thankful for our friendship as well. Thanks for always being here for me :-)
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