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Be anxious for nothing, 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 comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6

In our study this week, you have learned God’s prescription for dealing with anxiety. In these Scriptures, God is promising that when you come to Him with your “everythings” wrapped in constant prayer and gratitude, making your requests known to Him, He will guard your heart and your mind with His peace! There is no more powerful weapon in your battle against anxiety than the peace of God! What assurance! What comfort! What rest from anxiety! When you do as God commands, you can expect God to do what He says He will do. Isaiah 55:11 says

So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth;
It will not return to Me empty,
Without accomplishing what I desire,
And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.

God is not going to fail you! If He has promised you His peace, you can expect His peace. He promises that His Word (these Scriptures we have been studying) will not come back to Him empty without accomplishing what He sent them to do! You can trust God to do what His Word says He will do!

Consider one more passage of Scripture regarding anxiety and worry:

“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds!

And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life's span?

If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?

Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.

But if God so clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little faith!

And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying.

For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.

But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.”
Luke 12:6-7, 24-26, 27-31

As we wrap up our study of the anxiety of infertility, it is my prayer that you will truly realize that God has your life in His hands. He knows the anxiety that baby hunger brings. He also offers you His peace that surpasses knowledge. He knows what you desire. He knows what you have need of. He sees the whole picture, and tells you not to worry. The same God who says “Do not kill” and “Do not steal” says “Do not worry”. You can trust Him with your heart. You can trust Him with your mind. You can trust Him with your infertility.

-Beth Forbus
 
Hello everyone.
Hope its ok if I come in and join you?
So lovely to find a strong group of Christian ladies.
 
HappyHome said:
Hello everyone.
Hope its ok if I come in and join you?
So lovely to find a strong group of Christian ladies.
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Welcome :flower:

My name is Sarah and I'm so happy to have you join us.

You have found a great place of wonderful, God fearing women from all around the world that are here to pray for you and give you the encouragement you need during this journey.
 
HappyHome said:
Hello everyone.
Hope its ok if I come in and join you?
So lovely to find a strong group of Christian ladies.
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Hi HappyHome!!! Praise God!! So nice to have you join us!! Nothing like having Sisters from all around to love and encourage one another!!!:hugs:
 
Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.
Zechariah 9:12

I am sure that you have heard the expression, “When life throws lemons at you, make lemonade!” Well, I want you to know that when the devil throws lemons at you, God Himself will make lemonade for you! After all, the Bible says that God works all things together for your good. (Romans 8:28)

And He does it with style — He restores double for your trouble! Beloved, if you have lost a husband or wife through divorce, or a precious child through death, God can restore double to you, so that you end up having more than before, if not in quantity, then in quality!

Consider Job in the Old Testament. When he lost everything, his wife told him to curse God and die. He refused and, instead, responded to God in faith, and “the Lord gave to Job twice as much as he had before”. (Job 42:10)

When David lost the child he had with Bathsheba, he stopped pleading and started worshiping God because he trusted in the mercies of God. Later, God blessed David and Bathsheba with another son named Solomon, who became the wisest and richest king the world has ever known.

Today, God promises to restore double for your trouble — “Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.” If He declared it, He will do it! So you cannot but have hope that things will be even better than before. That is why in the same verse, He calls you “prisoners of hope”. My friend, hope in the biblical sense means a confident expectation of good things happening in your life. You are a prisoner of that! You can’t help but wake up feeling hopeful. You can’t help but expect good things to happen to you!

So when trouble comes from the devil, don’t give up and say, “It is hopeless!” Don’t worry or get angry. Worship God like David did and see that trouble as an opportunity for God to bless you with more than what you originally had. And because God has declared it, be confident that you will get double for your trouble!

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Because God has declared it, be confident that you will get double for your trouble!
 
Ladies - those of you who have gone through testing and such for hormones, I have a question.

I had my progesterone tested on 5/18 (7-8 dpo). Today, I got the results - I am at 7.6 NG/ML. The lab ranges say that's technically normal (range is 5.2-18.6), but I've heard that you really need a certain level in order to actually conceive and carry to term.

Any ideas?
 
ProfWife said:
Ladies - those of you who have gone through testing and such for hormones, I have a question.

I had my progesterone tested on 5/18 (7-8 dpo). Today, I got the results - I am at 7.6 NG/ML. The lab ranges say that's technically normal (range is 5.2-18.6), but I've heard that you really need a certain level in order to actually conceive and carry to term.

Any ideas?
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The good thing is you are in the normal range. If you weren't they would probably have you take progesterone supplements if they were concerned about your levels.
 
“It just makes me so furious to see her having another baby when she doesn’t take care of the one she has!”

“Why can’t they understand how hard this stupid infertility is for us? I can’t believe she told me to just relax! She makes me so mad!”

“I feel so angry when somebody asks me why I don’t have kids that it’s beginning to scare me.”

Sound familiar? Frustration is somehow expected. Tears make sense. But anger can be a terrifying emotion to deal with when you’re fighting infertility. It can also become a very easy place to get stuck. Let’s step inside the firey furnace with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to learn a little more about anger.

The three Hebrew guys were thrown into a furnace because of their unyielding worship of God. Imagine the jaw-dropping moment when the king looked inside and saw four men walking around unhurt, and ordered the men to step out of the flames. But what if they had refused to come out? If the Hebrew boys had stayed in the flames when God stepped out, they would have been annihilated and utterly destroyed. His presence in that furnace that day assured them that they were safe and secure. They were in His care and no weapon formed against them—not the threats of the king, not the flames of the furnace—would prosper. The same God they trusted to walk with them through the fire was the same God they trusted to lead them out of the fire. He remains that trustworthy today as you experience the fires of infertility.

So what do you do when the anger wells up inside of you so that you begin to fear the person you are becoming? How do you lay it down and walk out of the furnace? The answer is found in Colossians 3:15: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts”. There’s an amazing little nugget of truth for you here. The original meaning for the word “rule” here is awesome, especially for sports fans. It literally means “to act as an umpire”. With your permission, the peace of Christ will act as an umpire when anger and calm wage war within you.

Imagine a sporting event with no referees. Athletes have prepared their bodies and their game plans, the spectators are in the stands and the popcorn has been popped. Halfway through the game a controversial play is made and the athletes are at each other’s throats. What would happen if there were no men in pseudo-fashionable black and white striped shirts to step between these mammoth men and decide who would prevail? The players would get so angry over the play that they would lash out against each other, kicking teammates instead of the ball. End zones would remain vacant. Baskets would hang still. Nets would sit silent. All as capable, well-trained athletes get so caught up in fury that no one notices balls rolling past sidelines and frustrated spectators leaving the stands. There is no one to referee and bring peace to the situation. Anger would cause the game to be void. Just like your heart.

When anger rears its ugly head let the peace of God rule. You’ll notice that a few moments ago, I said the peace of Christ would rule with your permission. The very first word of that verse is “let”. You must let the peace of Christ rule. Jesus Christ is quite the gentleman and He will not force His way into your heart, but oh, the peace that He brings when you invite Him in and allow Him to do His work. Just as an umpire steps between two raging, muscle-bound men on a football field, Christ will step in between anger and calm and send the enemy of your soul to the sidelines. Referees at sporting events bring their yellow flags to halt the action when an offense has been made. Jesus brings with Him peace that passes all understanding. He grants peace that just doesn’t make sense considering the situation you’re in. Peace in the midst of infertility or miscarriage. Calm in the time of grief. Comfort inside an empty nursery. Commit your struggle with anger to the same God who walked with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego through the flames. You’ll find that you will be the victor in this contest against anger.

Don’t believe it? Ask Shadrach. He’ll probably invite you to smell his hair. You won’t smell smoke. Talk to Abednego. Ask him to show you his scars. You’ll probably see a quizzical look on his face. He really won’t know what you’re talking about. And Meshach? He’ll probably tell you what it was like to count three others beside himself strolling through fire that day. God walked with them through their furnace. What makes you think He’ll abandon you in yours?

-Beth Forbus
 
Wow Sarah I just watched that one last night loove it :D I watch Joel every week his messages are usually a big encouragement
 
The Promise Growing (Joel Osteen 4/26/13)
When Victoria was pregnant with our son, Jonathan, the first few months after we found out were very exciting. For Victoria, it was a pretty easy time. But about six months in, she started getting uncomfortable. Her feet started to swell. By the seventh month, her back started hurting, and she couldn’t sleep very well at night. By the eighth month, she was saying, &quto;God, I want to have this baby right now. I am tired of waiting." But, we know God has an appointed time. Our child was not ready. He was still growing and developing. If God let Victoria have that baby early, he wouldn’t be as healthy.


In the same way, sometimes we pray, "God, give me this promise right now. God, I’m uncomfortable. These people aren’t treating me right. God, business is slow." What we can’t see is that something in our life is not ready. Maybe it’s another person that’s going to be involved, and God is still working on them. Maybe it’s another situation that’s going to be a part of your destiny, and it’s not in place yet. Or, maybe God is doing a work in you, developing your character, growing you stronger in that process.


It’s interesting that in scripture it says, "God didn’t take the children of Israel the shortest route to the Promised Land because He knew they were not prepared for war." God could see the big picture. He knew if He took them the shortest way, their enemies would be too powerful, and they would be defeated. So on purpose, God took them a longer route to protect and strengthen them so that they could fulfill their destiny.


Remember, if something is not happening on your timetable, God knows what He is doing. He has your best interest at heart. You wouldn’t be having that delay unless God had a very good reason for it. While you’re waiting, don’t make the mistake of trying to figure everything out. Instead, turn it over to God. Say like David, "God, my times are in Your hands.”" Trust that promise is still growing, and at the appointed time, you will see it fulfilled.


"…Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." (Hebrews 6:12, NKJV)
 
Jacob loved Rachel far more than Leah, but that was not compensation enough for Rachel as she watched her sister give birth to baby after baby while she remained barren. She became so jealous of her sister, she decided to take a page out of their ancestor Sarah's history book.

When she had lost all hope of bearing children herself, she threw her husband into the arms of her maid so they together could have children for her. "So she gave him to her servant Bilhah as a wife. Jacob slept with her, and she became pregnant and bore him a son. Then Rachel said, 'God has vindicated me; He has listened to my pleas and given me a son.' Because of this she named him Dan." (Genesis 30:4-6) Rachel may have felt vindicated, but the longing in her heart to bear a child herself never went away.

I have known women who lived daily with that same grief. I can imagine that every time her sister or one of the maids gave birth to another child for the man she loved, Rachel hit another downward cycle toward despair. She no doubt had days when she couldn't get out of bed because the feelings of hopelessness consumed her.

That's why I love the words in Genesis 30:20-23: "Then God remembered Rachel; He listened to her and opened her womb. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son and said, 'God has taken away my disgrace.'" I love that. After many years of begging God and feeling as if her prayers were falling on deaf ears, God remembered her.

Sometimes the answer is no when we pray, but there is nothing wrong with continuing to ask God for what we want until the door is finally shut tight. After years of pleading, God remembered Rachel.

Lord, I thank you for remembering us. Help us to hang onto hope when the answers to our prayers are silence or "Not yet." In you, there is hope. Remember us, Lord!
 
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