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Wow Thank you so much my awesome sisters in Christ.
14 years has been hard, but God has taught me so very much, when dh and I first started ttc we were no where near ready for children I was in such a bad place...
Well firstly what were the reasons for me wanting a child 2 years into our marriage it was the thing to do so I wouldnt be bored and that my parents would something positive to say to me. Poor child wouldnt have stood a chance.Would dh and I have managed to mend the broken marriage, maybe but probably not as I believe the child would have taken priority not him. Would I have gotten free of my past and drawn closer to God, perhaps but less likely as my focus would not have been on God after all in those day I believed God to be a genie in a box taken out when you wanted something and to sing happy songs to on a Sunday and to feel guilty when you did something bad. Would dh and I be in the band maybe but more likely we would be paying for our children to play the instruments we love to play for the King. So Child would equal no relationship with Christ and dh and I more than likely would have gotten a divorce, nice place to be after receiving a gift from God
So I look back and thank God for His perfect timing and know sisters that just as God has helped me realise I gave up nothing but gained so much by not only drawing closer to Him but trusting Him with everything because ultimately He knows!
Be encouraged this day that God is for us and EVERYTHING is worked out for His (and our) good. Have faith. I know that the first few years are the toughest (even more so than 14) but when you finally do look back you will realise just why God made you wait and you will thank Him...
ps: To think that on Monday I was ready to jump into a hole and feel so sorry for myself... We serve an amazing God and it is only through the prayers of all my friends and family that I am still here, trusting and believing after 14 years.
God bless and know you are all prayed for.
Ephesians 1:17-18 (NIV)
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
14 years has been hard, but God has taught me so very much, when dh and I first started ttc we were no where near ready for children I was in such a bad place...
Well firstly what were the reasons for me wanting a child 2 years into our marriage it was the thing to do so I wouldnt be bored and that my parents would something positive to say to me. Poor child wouldnt have stood a chance.Would dh and I have managed to mend the broken marriage, maybe but probably not as I believe the child would have taken priority not him. Would I have gotten free of my past and drawn closer to God, perhaps but less likely as my focus would not have been on God after all in those day I believed God to be a genie in a box taken out when you wanted something and to sing happy songs to on a Sunday and to feel guilty when you did something bad. Would dh and I be in the band maybe but more likely we would be paying for our children to play the instruments we love to play for the King. So Child would equal no relationship with Christ and dh and I more than likely would have gotten a divorce, nice place to be after receiving a gift from God
So I look back and thank God for His perfect timing and know sisters that just as God has helped me realise I gave up nothing but gained so much by not only drawing closer to Him but trusting Him with everything because ultimately He knows!
Be encouraged this day that God is for us and EVERYTHING is worked out for His (and our) good. Have faith. I know that the first few years are the toughest (even more so than 14) but when you finally do look back you will realise just why God made you wait and you will thank Him...
ps: To think that on Monday I was ready to jump into a hole and feel so sorry for myself... We serve an amazing God and it is only through the prayers of all my friends and family that I am still here, trusting and believing after 14 years.
God bless and know you are all prayed for.
Ephesians 1:17-18 (NIV)
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
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Wow Thank you so much my awesome sisters in Christ.
14 years has been hard, but God has taught me so very much, when dh and I first started ttc we were no where near ready for children I was in such a bad place...
Well firstly what were the reasons for me wanting a child 2 years into our marriage it was the thing to do so I wouldnt be bored and that my parents would something positive to say to me. Poor child wouldnt have stood a chance.Would dh and I have managed to mend the broken marriage, maybe but probably not as I believe the child would have taken priority not him. Would I have gotten free of my past and drawn closer to God, perhaps but less likely as my focus would not have been on God after all in those day I believed God to be a genie in a box taken out when you wanted something and to sing happy songs to on a Sunday and to feel guilty when you did something bad. Would dh and I be in the band maybe but more likely we would be paying for our children to play the instruments we love to play for the King. So Child would equal no relationship with Christ and dh and I more than likely would have gotten a divorce, nice place to be after receiving a gift from God
So I look back and thank God for His perfect timing and know sisters that just as God has helped me realise I gave up nothing but gained so much by not only drawing closer to Him but trusting Him with everything because ultimately He knows!
Be encouraged this day that God is for us and EVERYTHING is worked out for His (and our) good. Have faith. I know that the first few years are the toughest (even more so than 14) but when you finally do look back you will realise just why God made you wait and you will thank Him...
ps: To think that on Monday I was ready to jump into a hole and feel so sorry for myself... We serve an amazing God and it is only through the prayers of all my friends and family that I am still here, trusting and believing after 14 years.
God bless and know you are all prayed for.
Ephesians 1:17-18 (NIV)
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
Praise God! what a testimony you have sis. You are so right, when I look back at the years of ttc, I can see where a baby wouldn't of fit in and am thankful that God knows what's best for us.
Thank you for your prayers, you are definitely in mine
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"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17 (NIV)
Several years ago ... okay, many, many years ago ... my parents gave me a unique keychain with a key to their car. I loved it! That key represented freedom and independence. Exactly what I was craving as a teenager. It was the right gift at the right time.
If my parents had given me that gift when I was six, it would have been strange and inappropriate. I would've wondered what it was for and how to use it. My parents knew what to give and when to give it.
In James 1:17 we're told that God our Father gives good gifts to us, His children. Not only does He give good gifts, but He knows perfectly what to give and when to give it. His gifts are not spur of the moment because He forgot a special day was on the way. His gifts are all about perfect timing.
When I was five, I couldn't reach my jacket hanging up just above the cement steps leading to our basement. I called out for help, but I didn't trust those who loved me would come and do what I needed when I wanted it. A tumble down those steps produced a black eye that stayed a long time.
Many of us are asking God for help. We're crying out for something we need. The question is, can we wait patiently, trusting that His timing is perfect? Can we believe He has our best in mind and is working on our behalf?
Sometimes we grow impatient. We want what we want and we want it now. So we make the mistake of trying to get it by ourselves.
Is there one thing you feel if you could have it, your life would be complete? If you could just have that job at that pay, life would be so much better. If God would just open your womb, the emptiness would finally be gone. If He would just heal your broken, cold marriage, your heart would be joyful. Are you tempted, like me, to get that thing any way you can, even with the possibility you could end up with way more than a black eye?
There are times when He seems to answer "no" or at least "not now." It is here, where our desires intersect His will, that we have to trust the Father knows best and every gift comes from Him. Every time,in His time, the gift is good and perfect.
I've seen God's perfect gifts in my life as I've waited on Him. Waited on Him for a husband. Waited on Him to open doors for ministry. Waited on Him to draw my kids to Himself. Let's keep our eyes on His history of faithfulness in our lives as we wait for His good and perfect gifts.
Dear Lord, waiting on You is so hard! My heart wants to get things moving, step up and take action. Help me to always bring my desires to You, knowing that You always have my best at heart. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Are you currently in a waiting place? Are you waiting in faith, expecting to see God's good and perfect gift or living in a place of frustration because He doesn't seem to be doing things your way in your time?
Today, tell God you want to choose to honor Him as you wait.
Psalm 27:14, "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." (NIV)
Psalm 33:20, "We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield." (NIV)
By Lynn Cowell
Several years ago ... okay, many, many years ago ... my parents gave me a unique keychain with a key to their car. I loved it! That key represented freedom and independence. Exactly what I was craving as a teenager. It was the right gift at the right time.
If my parents had given me that gift when I was six, it would have been strange and inappropriate. I would've wondered what it was for and how to use it. My parents knew what to give and when to give it.
In James 1:17 we're told that God our Father gives good gifts to us, His children. Not only does He give good gifts, but He knows perfectly what to give and when to give it. His gifts are not spur of the moment because He forgot a special day was on the way. His gifts are all about perfect timing.
When I was five, I couldn't reach my jacket hanging up just above the cement steps leading to our basement. I called out for help, but I didn't trust those who loved me would come and do what I needed when I wanted it. A tumble down those steps produced a black eye that stayed a long time.
Many of us are asking God for help. We're crying out for something we need. The question is, can we wait patiently, trusting that His timing is perfect? Can we believe He has our best in mind and is working on our behalf?
Sometimes we grow impatient. We want what we want and we want it now. So we make the mistake of trying to get it by ourselves.
Is there one thing you feel if you could have it, your life would be complete? If you could just have that job at that pay, life would be so much better. If God would just open your womb, the emptiness would finally be gone. If He would just heal your broken, cold marriage, your heart would be joyful. Are you tempted, like me, to get that thing any way you can, even with the possibility you could end up with way more than a black eye?
There are times when He seems to answer "no" or at least "not now." It is here, where our desires intersect His will, that we have to trust the Father knows best and every gift comes from Him. Every time,in His time, the gift is good and perfect.
I've seen God's perfect gifts in my life as I've waited on Him. Waited on Him for a husband. Waited on Him to open doors for ministry. Waited on Him to draw my kids to Himself. Let's keep our eyes on His history of faithfulness in our lives as we wait for His good and perfect gifts.
Dear Lord, waiting on You is so hard! My heart wants to get things moving, step up and take action. Help me to always bring my desires to You, knowing that You always have my best at heart. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Are you currently in a waiting place? Are you waiting in faith, expecting to see God's good and perfect gift or living in a place of frustration because He doesn't seem to be doing things your way in your time?
Today, tell God you want to choose to honor Him as you wait.
Psalm 27:14, "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." (NIV)
Psalm 33:20, "We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield." (NIV)
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Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Cast up a highway for Him who rides through the deserts; whose name is the Lord, and exult before Him (Psalm 68:4).
I love the story of the woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only*three*hairs on her head. Well, she said, I think Ill braid my hair today. She did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only*two*hairs on her head. Hmm, she said, I think Ill part my hair down the middle today. She did and she had a great day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. Well, she said, today Im going to wear my hair in a pony tail. So she did and she had a fun day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasnt a single hair on her head. Yes! she exclaimed, I dont have to fix my hair today! Now thats what I call having a good attitude.
Attitude can transform anything and everything thoughts, habits, and perspectives.* We can literally change our lives by changing the way we think. In Isaiah 26:3 (NLT), we find the promise, You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you. A mind filled with thoughts fixed on God will produce a heart filled with praise and girlfriend, praise is a powerful tool in our spiritual arsenal.
Praise brings healing to our spirit. When we honestly express our trust in God, then choose to give thanks, healing begins. Praise provides a highway upon which the Father conveys deliverance and blessing. Praise invites God to take up residence in the midst of our messy lives and becomes a free-flowing conduit of Gods very presence and power at work in us. God funnels infinite blessings into a life that praises Him. Stress and anxiety fade as peace floods the heart that is filled with praise.
Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Cast up a highway for Him who rides through the deserts. (Psalm 68:4, ICB)
But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. (Psalm 22: 3, NKJV)*
Dont miss the life changing truth that we can enthrone God in every situation of our lives by praising Him. Praise converts our everyday surroundings into His dwelling place. It is from that throne of praise that God dispenses victory. Praise tunes us into His sovereignty and allows us to experience the reality and power of His presence.
Praise strengthens our prayer life. Prayer is not only a remarkable privilege that we often fail to recognize or understand, it is also part of our worship to God. There is the asking side of prayer when we seek forgiveness, lay needs before God and intercede on behalf of others. Then there is the appreciating side of prayer when we offer praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and what He has done. Our relationship with God is strengthened through prayer and praise.
Now here is my favorite truth about praise. Are you ready? Praise devastates Satan and his forces. Yes! I love it! In fact, Psalm 20:5 (NIV) promises, We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. Satan is well aware of just how powerful praise is and I suspect he absolutely hates it which absolutely delights me! I can almost sense his fury when I choose to praise God instead of questioning Him. He hates it when I walk by faith, setting aside feelings and emotions while focusing on Gods Word and His faithfulness in my life.
Through continual prayer, through the power of Gods Word and through faithful praise, we declare our trust in God to deliver us. Praise lifts up the shield of faith in spiritual warfare.* Praise makes a frontal attack on doubt and fear. Even in the midst of Satans best efforts, we can find victory when we praise Him.
When you cant seem to find the right words to pray go to the Word of God and pray Scripture. Join me in a prayer of praise found in Psalm 150.
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness. Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise Him with the harp and lyre, praise Him with timbrel and dancing, praise Him with the strings and pipe, praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
I love the story of the woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only*three*hairs on her head. Well, she said, I think Ill braid my hair today. She did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only*two*hairs on her head. Hmm, she said, I think Ill part my hair down the middle today. She did and she had a great day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. Well, she said, today Im going to wear my hair in a pony tail. So she did and she had a fun day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasnt a single hair on her head. Yes! she exclaimed, I dont have to fix my hair today! Now thats what I call having a good attitude.
Attitude can transform anything and everything thoughts, habits, and perspectives.* We can literally change our lives by changing the way we think. In Isaiah 26:3 (NLT), we find the promise, You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you. A mind filled with thoughts fixed on God will produce a heart filled with praise and girlfriend, praise is a powerful tool in our spiritual arsenal.
Praise brings healing to our spirit. When we honestly express our trust in God, then choose to give thanks, healing begins. Praise provides a highway upon which the Father conveys deliverance and blessing. Praise invites God to take up residence in the midst of our messy lives and becomes a free-flowing conduit of Gods very presence and power at work in us. God funnels infinite blessings into a life that praises Him. Stress and anxiety fade as peace floods the heart that is filled with praise.
Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Cast up a highway for Him who rides through the deserts. (Psalm 68:4, ICB)
But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. (Psalm 22: 3, NKJV)*
Dont miss the life changing truth that we can enthrone God in every situation of our lives by praising Him. Praise converts our everyday surroundings into His dwelling place. It is from that throne of praise that God dispenses victory. Praise tunes us into His sovereignty and allows us to experience the reality and power of His presence.
Praise strengthens our prayer life. Prayer is not only a remarkable privilege that we often fail to recognize or understand, it is also part of our worship to God. There is the asking side of prayer when we seek forgiveness, lay needs before God and intercede on behalf of others. Then there is the appreciating side of prayer when we offer praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and what He has done. Our relationship with God is strengthened through prayer and praise.
Now here is my favorite truth about praise. Are you ready? Praise devastates Satan and his forces. Yes! I love it! In fact, Psalm 20:5 (NIV) promises, We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. Satan is well aware of just how powerful praise is and I suspect he absolutely hates it which absolutely delights me! I can almost sense his fury when I choose to praise God instead of questioning Him. He hates it when I walk by faith, setting aside feelings and emotions while focusing on Gods Word and His faithfulness in my life.
Through continual prayer, through the power of Gods Word and through faithful praise, we declare our trust in God to deliver us. Praise lifts up the shield of faith in spiritual warfare.* Praise makes a frontal attack on doubt and fear. Even in the midst of Satans best efforts, we can find victory when we praise Him.
When you cant seem to find the right words to pray go to the Word of God and pray Scripture. Join me in a prayer of praise found in Psalm 150.
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness. Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise Him with the harp and lyre, praise Him with timbrel and dancing, praise Him with the strings and pipe, praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
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I'm lifting you up in prayer right now. I've also been in this struggle for many years now. me and dh have been ntnp 14 years now. Sometimes I think it will never happen. I'm at the point now of just throwing my hands in the air and saying I give up and give it all to you God. I will definitely be praying for you and just wanted to let you know you're not alone in this.
May the Lord bless you both! 14 years is a long time, and you remain steadfast in Him
I'll keep you wonderful ladies in prayer. You're never alone!
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Hello my lovely ladies!!!! Almost done with school and then I feel like I can have a more consistent presence here which i am happy about! 
The 
got me a few days back! Boooo Here is to waiting til next month! 
How is everybody else?!
The got me a few days back! Boooo Here is to waiting til next month! How is everybody else?!
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Doing good
It's seems like the pregnancy bug is hitting everyone where I live except me. I kind of have hope this month, being the 3rd cycle of clomid, but then I look back to all the years of ttc and think why would this time be any different. Doing my best to stay positive.
I know you've been extremely busy with work and school, how's that going?
Hi sweets,
I'm totally right with you on this one.. Im SUCH a positive little bunny all the time, but quietly im like hmmm will this one stick? I've lost count how many clomid cycles i have had. I think this is my 4th or it could be my 5th? (not too worry, 2 successful pregnancies previously, just need to keep it that way)
Stay in there sweet cheeks
you will get there just like me xx
J
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I know there are schools of thought who believe God is waiting for us to Bevin the right place, right time, etc and I'm glad some ppl can take comfort from that, but to me it sometimes seems it places a burden of responsibility on us which is heavy. God isn't giving me a baby because I'm not there yet.
My thoughts are based on my own experience so they are just my opinion. If you disagree maybe it's just good to chew over others opinions and audit our own concepts and agendas.
I just believe Hisxways are so beyond our understanding that all we can do is accept them and make the most of the lifes we already have while we wait for the life we want.
In my life, God blessed me with a baby when I wasn't a Christian & I wasn't even jn a stable relationship. Now I'm a Christian & I'm married and ready & it isn't happening. I raised my daughter alone and when I became a Christian I cried out to God for years to send me a dh to be a dad to my daughter. I eventually accepted it might never happen & I enrolled at uni, worked every day I could & was a ministry leader in my church. I chose to appreciate everything I had & can 100% say I was content. Did my dh cone into my life because of this? No, I don't think so, I think God decided on that time for His own reasons. He could just as easily have not given me dh. My point is, I don't think I can cajole God into my timing & desires, He has thoughts I don't understand because Hecis God. But what I can control is how much I make of what i have and this will make the wait so much more enjoyable & worthwhile!
I hope my thoughts don't offend anyone, I'm just throwing it into the mix lol.
Thank you God for my dh, my dd, food in my cupboard, cleaning running hot & cold water, a roof over our heads, warm comfortable rooms & beds, beautiful clothes, appliances which make our lives simpler, good friends, the ability to walk & talk & see & hear!! How can I be sad when I am so utterly blessed?! Xxx
My thoughts are based on my own experience so they are just my opinion. If you disagree maybe it's just good to chew over others opinions and audit our own concepts and agendas.
I just believe Hisxways are so beyond our understanding that all we can do is accept them and make the most of the lifes we already have while we wait for the life we want.
In my life, God blessed me with a baby when I wasn't a Christian & I wasn't even jn a stable relationship. Now I'm a Christian & I'm married and ready & it isn't happening. I raised my daughter alone and when I became a Christian I cried out to God for years to send me a dh to be a dad to my daughter. I eventually accepted it might never happen & I enrolled at uni, worked every day I could & was a ministry leader in my church. I chose to appreciate everything I had & can 100% say I was content. Did my dh cone into my life because of this? No, I don't think so, I think God decided on that time for His own reasons. He could just as easily have not given me dh. My point is, I don't think I can cajole God into my timing & desires, He has thoughts I don't understand because Hecis God. But what I can control is how much I make of what i have and this will make the wait so much more enjoyable & worthwhile!
I hope my thoughts don't offend anyone, I'm just throwing it into the mix lol.
Thank you God for my dh, my dd, food in my cupboard, cleaning running hot & cold water, a roof over our heads, warm comfortable rooms & beds, beautiful clothes, appliances which make our lives simpler, good friends, the ability to walk & talk & see & hear!! How can I be sad when I am so utterly blessed?! Xxx
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About midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God... Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison were shaken; and at once all the doors were opened and everyone's shackles were unfastened. Acts 16:25-26
Throughout the Bible, God instructs His people to be filled with joy and to rejoice. For example, Philippians 4:4 says: Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!
Any time the Lord tells us twice to do somethingthe Philippians were told twice in this verse to rejoicewe need to pay careful attention to what He is saying. Many times people see or hear the word rejoice and think, That sounds nice, but how do I do that? They would like to rejoice but don't know how!
Paul and Silas, who had been beaten, thrown into prison, and had their feet put in stocks, rejoiced by simply singing praises to God. We don't often realize the "rejoicing" that can release so much power can be just as simple as smiling and laughing, having a good time, and enjoying ourselves. And doing that in itself often makes the problem go away!
If you have a personal relationship with the Lordif you are saved the Holy Spirit dwells within you (See John 14:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 12:3). If joy is a fruit of the Spirit, and the Spirit is in you, joy is in you.
You're not trying to get joy or manufacture itit is already there, just as are the ability to love and the other fruit of the Spiritbecause the Spirit is there. It is very important to understand that we as believers are not to try to get joywe have joy. Joy is in our spirit. What we need to do is learn how to release it.
About midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God... Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison were shaken; and at once all the doors were opened and everyone's shackles were unfastened. Acts 16:25-26
Throughout the Bible, God instructs His people to be filled with joy and to rejoice. For example, Philippians 4:4 says: Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!
Any time the Lord tells us twice to do somethingthe Philippians were told twice in this verse to rejoicewe need to pay careful attention to what He is saying. Many times people see or hear the word rejoice and think, That sounds nice, but how do I do that? They would like to rejoice but don't know how!
Paul and Silas, who had been beaten, thrown into prison, and had their feet put in stocks, rejoiced by simply singing praises to God. We don't often realize the "rejoicing" that can release so much power can be just as simple as smiling and laughing, having a good time, and enjoying ourselves. And doing that in itself often makes the problem go away!
If you have a personal relationship with the Lordif you are saved the Holy Spirit dwells within you (See John 14:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 12:3). If joy is a fruit of the Spirit, and the Spirit is in you, joy is in you.
You're not trying to get joy or manufacture itit is already there, just as are the ability to love and the other fruit of the Spiritbecause the Spirit is there. It is very important to understand that we as believers are not to try to get joywe have joy. Joy is in our spirit. What we need to do is learn how to release it.
I was reading the thread on my phone and accidentally clicked the unsubscribe button. I wasn't sure how to resubscribe beyond posting something. Hope you all are doing wonderful! I enjoy reading the stories and testimonies of everyone on here and lift all of you up in my daily prayers.
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Hello!
my husband and I have been trying to conceive! I'd like to join this group.
my husband and I have been trying to conceive! I'd like to join this group.
Welcome
If you just happened to stumble across this thread, I just want you to know how much God loves you and cares enough about you to send all these wonderful women on here to encourage and share their lives with you. We hope you allow us to get to know you better and become a part of your journey. God has a purpose and plan for your life and we are excited to see it come to pass.
I promise, there won't be a day that goes by that you won't feel love and support from us.
Won't you join us?
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I would also like to join the group. I came off the pill at the end of March. My husband and I have been married for nearly 4 years. We wanted to start trying a long time ago, but circumstances were never quite right. So excited at the prospect of having a little one!
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Hello!
my husband and I have been trying to conceive! I'd like to join this group.
Welcome
If you just happened to stumble across this thread, I just want you to know how much God loves you and cares enough about you to send all these wonderful women on here to encourage and share their lives with you. We hope you allow us to get to know you better and become a part of your journey. God has a purpose and plan for your life and we are excited to see it come to pass.
I promise, there won't be a day that goes by that you won't feel love and support from us.
Won't you join us?
Hello!!My name is Bree looking forward to hearing more about your journey and getting to knowing you more!!Blessings xx
PrincessBree
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Hello nice to meet you!!My name is Bree,I am looking forward to getting to know you and hearing all about how the ttc journey has been so far I am praying for you to conceive asap!!xxBlessingsxx
ruaaur
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That's so kind of you!
My husband and I have been TTC since February, and right now it's been 58 days since AF, but I had a BFN on Saturday! So confusing. I'm waiting and trying to be patient for my doctors appointment on Thursday...and praying that its good news
How about you? I'm happy to meet you!
My husband and I have been TTC since February, and right now it's been 58 days since AF, but I had a BFN on Saturday! So confusing. I'm waiting and trying to be patient for my doctors appointment on Thursday...and praying that its good news
How about you? I'm happy to meet you!
Hello!
my husband and I have been trying to conceive! I'd like to join this group.
Welcome
If you just happened to stumble across this thread, I just want you to know how much God loves you and cares enough about you to send all these wonderful women on here to encourage and share their lives with you. We hope you allow us to get to know you better and become a part of your journey. God has a purpose and plan for your life and we are excited to see it come to pass.
I promise, there won't be a day that goes by that you won't feel love and support from us.
Won't you join us?
Hello!!My name is Bree looking forward to hearing more about your journey and getting to knowing you more!!Blessings xx
PrincessBree
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That's so kind of you!
My husband and I have been TTC since February, and right now it's been 58 days since AF, but I had a BFN on Saturday! So confusing. I'm waiting and trying to be patient for my doctors appointment on Thursday...and praying that its good news
How about you? I'm happy to meet you!
Wow 58 days is a long time do you usually have such a long cycle?I am praying that the Lord will bless you with a BFP at your appointment all things are possible to those that believe!!
As for me dh and I had been ttc for over 15 months and then I got pregnant in May-I am 5 weeks now,prayer works
Storked
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Hi! I'd like to join
My name is Bethany. I miscarried last month and am TTC again.
I'm active in my church and DH and I hold callings a cub scout leaders!
Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.
― Jeffrey R. Holland
My name is Bethany. I miscarried last month and am TTC again.
I'm active in my church and DH and I hold callings a cub scout leaders!
Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.
― Jeffrey R. Holland
Teach2
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Hi! I'd like to join
My name is Bethany. I miscarried last month and am TTC again.
I'm active in my church and DH and I hold callings a cub scout leaders!
Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.
― Jeffrey R. Holland
Hi love that quote!
