“So do not be afraid, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:26–31 NIV
I believe even when, month after month, year after year, my hopes are dashed.
I believe even when the vitamins, procedures, and remedies do no good.
I believe even when the doctors can find no answers.
I believe even when I puncture my own skin night after night with over 500 needles.
I believe even when day after day, our 20 eggs dwindle down to one viable embryo.
I believe even when I’m doubled over with nausea.
I believe even when, after 10 hours of labor there has been no progress.
I believe even when my temperature rises and your heartbeat lowers.
I believe even when the scalpel cuts.
I believe especially when I see your smile.
Oh God, you know us so very well. You knew us before we took our first breath, and you have a plan and a purpose for us that is for good. May we trust this Advent season that you not only hold us in your hand, but you call us beloved. Amen
Molly Means
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