We all need a little peace; but for me during these last six months of pregnancy things have been a little unsettling. The first four months, when I couldn't see a baby in my future, all I saw was the inside of a toilet and the peace of God was the last thing on my mind. Then when I started thinking about “baby” more and more during the day, my nights were hunted by fears of loosing him, or my husband, or my no-hospital birthing plan, causing something to go terribly wrong. Today, I spend a lot of time thinking about things I “should” or “ shouldn't”be doing. I obsess on the pains of labor, and I can so easily forget about finding peace in Jesus.
Day 1: Phillippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
“the peace of God”- Who’s peace? God’s peace. Not peace from this world or peace in knowing I have it under control (which I don’t in case you were wondering). But the peace of God.
“which transcends all understanding” - As much as I try to know everything about everything, God’s peace surpasses all my “knowledge and know-how.” It’s a peace in knowing that He is in control. He created my inmost being and planned every day of this pregnancy (just as He did before and He will after). I am simply a tool he is using to bring forward a great and mighty worrier of God (my son).
“will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus” - When I was having nightmares and concerns I was not letting God guard my heart. Why? Because I was focusing on myself and not on God, who gives me peace. My midwife told me at my last appointment that I “need to get out of my head and get out of the way” during labor. Although I don’t think she meant it the way I am choosing to receive it, she’s right. Only when I focus on God can He give me at peace, the peace that guards my heart and quiets my mind.
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