LESSONS FROM MY PREGNANCY JOURNEY: ASSURANCE

As I progressed in my pregnancy journey, I had a lot of questions about what was happening to me physically, mentally, and emotionally. I wanted answers to my questions but did not know where to find them. As I went through the process of becoming a mother for the first time, it brought up so many emotions inside me that I never knew existed before. However, as hard as it was at times, God kept teaching me incredible lessons every step of the way. I believe that this experience taught me so much more than just having a baby biologically; instead, it taught me how important it is to have an assurance that no matter what is happening in the world around us, God can keep us safe and secure in His arms.

I remember a day I had terrible pain in my stomach, and the first thing that came to my mind was, “hope nothing has happened to my baby”. I was so afraid of losing my baby. When I got to the hospital, the doctor said my baby is fine. I was confused by what he said. I didn’t understand how he could be so sure that my baby was safe when I wasn’t even sure about my health. But then, an ultrasound was done. I saw my baby playing, not affected by what was happening around her. The doctor said, ‘whatever happens outside the womb does not concern the baby’. Really? Can I be like this unborn child who has the assurance that no matter what is happening around me, as long as I am in this womb, I am assured of safety? Can I be so assured of God’s promise of protection, provision, healing, direction, etc for me? Can you get to that point with God that you are assured that no matter what is happening in your life, God is still there and will help us manage through whatever comes your way? Can you truly walk through the shadow of death having the assurance that He will keep you?

Think about it!