Tomorrow, my husband and I go to our first IVF appointment in Houston with Dr. Gill. I've thought back over the past several years of our struggle and became overwhelmed when I thought about everything I might have to put my body through all over again. I was intimidated by the thought of failure. In my daily devotional time I was so encouraged that I wanted to share an excerpt with you.
"You are mine for all time; nothing can separate you from My love. Since I have invested My very life in you, be well assured that I will also take care of you. When your mind goes into neutral and your thoughts flow freely, you tend to feel anxious and alone. Your focus becomes problem solving. To get your mind back into gear, just turn toward Me, bringing yourself and your problems into My presence. Many problems vanish instantly in the light of My love, because you realize you are never alone. Other problems may remain, but they become secondary to knowing Me and rejoicing in the relationship I so freely offer you. Each moment you can choose to practice my Presence or to practice the presence of problems." The Jesus Calling for April 9th, 2012.
Psalm 103:12 says, "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."
I am claiming a spirit of love, joy,peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I am no longer drowning under depression and grief. I am no longer the woman I was. I am new in Christ. My spirit is renewed and refreshed every day because of God's mercy. I refuse to go back to being consumed by anxiety, sadness, depression, and bitterness. I will not let Satan steal my joy. I will not be a slave to my sin; instead, I will wallow in my joy and faith in God to overcome my mountains.
Please pray with us as we start our exciting journey tomorrow. Please pray for peace, trust, wisdom in decision making, and faith for our future babies. <3
