Where is god in my miscarriage

Be patient with yourself, Sandy also advises. Sandy encourages women to live as a product of the finished work of the cross, rather than a product of their past.

Focus on the Lord instead. Give Menu. Give Online Your gift helps share the Gospel. Biblical Encouragement for Women Healing from Miscarriage. When I worried about future pregnancies and if I would ever have the chance to be a mother, I meditated on 1 Peter and Philippians Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. When I needed comfort and peace, I read Psalm 23 and You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Although the debilitating grief is gone, I still feel an occasional pang of sadness in my heart when I think of him. Filling my heart with truth from the Bible continues to carry me through each day.

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. No matter your circumstances, you can find hope and help in the Bible. Run to him. She earned her Bachelors in Music from Cornerstone University and enjoys teaching piano lessons and leading worship at Allendale Baptist Church.

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Were we having a boy or girl? We couldn't wait to find out. We were so excited. Still, no answer. My heart sank. You know why? But I do know He promises to walk me through it, and he can help me heal from it. Job still deeply mourned the loss of his children and wealth. Grief is not a sin. We can let it push us further from God, or we can lean into him as we grieve.

But God, in His infinite wisdom, put people around us who would love us well in this hard time. But God still invites me to cry on his shoulder, take comfort in his teachings, and has good things for me. For me, God did this in a few ways, but largely through the kindness of others. But I hope you can take comfort in hearing that God does know your grief and loss. The Bible tells us we will have trials.

I believe my miscarriage was a trial—a moment in time where I had to decide to follow Jesus or go my own way. I could despair and obsess with trying to fix it myself, or I could choose to hope and trust Him. Long story short, we did conceive again after that miscarriage, and I believe God made that happen.

But what really happened is I gave up control. But it is the path to getting free. Process, journal or discuss the themes of this article - here's a few questions to get the ball rolling What strikes you most about this article? Why that? Noticing what stands out to you can be the beginning of hearing from God.

Lean into it. How do you feel about your loss right now? Spend time sharing or writing as much as you can. Be as real as you can. If you feel angry, broken, devastated, gypped, cursed, abandoned, let it out. What would it look like to tangibly surrender your fertility journey to God? Think of one practical way.

Share it with a friend so they can help you give it a shot. This stuff helps us figure out how many fruitcakes to make come December. You must include at least one person.

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