Waiting for Good News

Ahhhhh....!  Got a message this morning from one of my former class members...asking for prayer as she labors.  She's already been in my prayers often (as are all my class members) but WOW is she in my thoughts and prayers today!  I never would've guessed how attached I'd become to these precious families as they prepare to become parents.  I never would've guessed how I long to somehow be present at every one of these births, creating peaceful environments and encouraging these women along.

In her message, my friend asked for prayers for peace, as she's really nervous about labor and delivery.  She says she's forgotten everything she learned.  My response to her?

I've already been lifting you before the Throne...not only in past weeks but also this morning. You have EVERYTHING you need to bring this baby into the world! Even if you cannot remember a thing from class--that's OK! Even if you never took class, God has already given you EVERYTHING you need. Your body KNOWS how to do this. Your job is to relax with every contraction, knowing that your body is doing what God has designed it to do. He is perfect in His design!! Take just one contraction at a time. Just one. Let your body relax and open. Each contraction brings you closer to holding your baby. YOU CAN DO THIS. You're doing God's work, and He has equipped you for it. When you feel you can't do it anymore, know that you're almost done...and you'll be amazed and rejoice at what God has helped you to do with the support of your husband. Rely on our God! Love and hugs to you. You've got what it takes! Jessica

The fact is, she's got what it takes.  God, in His mighty power and perfection has created and designed her body to bring forth life.  The great challenge lies in truly knowing and accepting this fact, and allowing the body to do what it was made to do.