"A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world." (John 16:21 NIV)The thought comes. Where in my life am I in the process of giving birth to something? Am I experiencing pain and fear as I seek to move into something new in my life? This is a promise to me that the process will be worth it!
As I think more on this, I realize that the challenge in the birth process that I'm experiencing right now is not pain, but fear. And I remember that in my dream there was no pain either. But I was afraid - not of the birth process itself, but of what people were going to say about me and my baby. Another verse comes to mind - this time from Jeremiah:
But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord. (Jer 1:7,8 NIV)It is SO hard to step forward into something new where I know whatever happens will be very visible to others. But God counsels me to not be afraid of them and to do what He calls me to do without pleading inexperience. Scary - but remember, I've been promised that it will be worth it!
Father, thank you for understanding my fears and gently reassuring me. May I continue to step forward as you would have me do. I am grateful for your gentle guidance as I yoke with you.
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