"And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live." Deuteronomy 30:6

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Doctor's Office

Tomorrow is my next doctor's appointment. I am nervous about going. I fear something being wrong, but it is more than that. I realized today that the doctor's office was Janie Beth's trip. That is where we heard her heartbeat and saw her as she grew. It is one of the few places during her life that was all about her. I do believe that my appointments make me miss her more. It reminds me that she isn't here and life has kept on going. So many hard decisions were made there, and I pray that I do not have to make any hard decisions this time. I pray for a healthy heartbeat tomorrow. But, even more I pray for God's will.

Psalm 119:49-50 Remember the word to Your servavnt, upon which You have caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my afflictiton, for Your word has given me life.

As I was praying I realized that my hope should always be in God. He is the only constant. My hope cannot be in a healthy baby. That will not fix all my problems. The only fix to my problems is God!

These verses remind me that in order to find my hope in God, I have to read His word and hide it in my heart. If I do not know His promises, then how will I know what my hope is in.

Here are some promises to cling to from God...

Dear ________, may you grasp how wide and long and high and deep My love for you is; a love that surpasses knowledge…you cannot ask or imagine the things I am planning for you! Your Heavenly Father (Ephesians 3:16-21)


Dear _______, I am your Salvation; trust in Me and do not be afraid. I am your strength and your song. Your Heavenly Father (Isaiah 12:2)

Dear _______, I will bless you and keep you. I will make my face to shine upon you…I will turn My face toward you, and give you peace. Your Heavenly Father (Numbers 6:24-27)

Dear _______, I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way thou should go. I will guide thee with Mine eye. Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 37:3-4)

Dear _______, I will keep you in perfect peace if you will keep your mind steadfast on Me and always trust Me…I am a Rock you can always stand on.
Your Heavenly Father (Isaiah 26:3-4)

Dear _______, My Word is a lamp to your feet and a light for your path. Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 119:105)

Dear _______, you can be a conqueror in all things through My love…for neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers…will separate you from My love… Your Heavenly Father (Romans 8:37-39)

Dear ________, I am your refuge and your strength. Even though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, do not fear. I am an ever present help in trouble. Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 46:1-3)

Dear ________, I am your hiding place, I will protect you from trouble and surround you with songs of deliverance…I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go…I will counsel you and watch over you. Rejoice in Me… Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 37:7-11)

Dear________, I will guide you always; I will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your Heavenly Father
(Isaiah 58:11)

Dear ________, never forget My words…do not depart from My wisdom for it will protect you and watch over you. My wisdom and understanding will honor you and present you with a crown of splendor. Your Heavenly Father
(Psalm 4:5-9)

Dear ________, trust in Me with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Me and I will direct your paths. Your Heavenly Father (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Dear _______, I am with you always, I will always be holding your hand; I will guide you with My counsel, and take you into My glory…I am the strength of your heart and your portion forever. Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 73:23-26)

Dear ________, because I am at your right hand, you will not be shaken. Therefore let your heart be glad and your tongue rejoice…live in hope, I will not abandon you.  Your Heavenly Father (Acts 2:25-27)

Dear ________, look up, your help comes from Me, the Maker of heaven and earth. I will not let your foot slip. I watch over you day and night… Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 121:1-8)

Dear _______, love Me and remember that I will see to it that all things work together for your good…for I know the mind of My Spirit and I am constantly interceding for you according to My will. Your Heavenly Father
(Romans 8:27-28)

Dear ________, I have carried you since your birth…I will continue to be with you and sustain you, even when you have gray hairs. I will always carry you; I will always sustain you; I will always rescue you. Keep your mind focused on Me and I will keep you in perfect peace. Your Heavenly Father
(Isaiah 26:3,4; 45:3-4)

Dear _______, I am with you, I am mighty to save. I will take great delight in you. I will quiet you with My love. I will rejoice over you with singing. Your Heavenly Father (Zephaniah 3:17)

Dear _______, call unto Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Your Heavenly Father (Jeremiah 33:3)

Dear _______, I will never leave you nor forsake you: I have engraved you on the palms of My hands. Your Heavenly Father (Josh 1:5, Isaiah 49:16)

Dear _______, do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.  Your Heavenly Father (Isaiah 41:10)

Dear _______, he who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Your Heavenly Father (Psalm 91:1)

Dear _______, I am the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth…those who hope in Me will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Your Heavenly Father (Isaiah 40:28-31)

 
I needed to be reminded of these today, and I pray that they blessed you as well. God really does care for us, whether we see what He is doing as good or bad, we can rest assure that He is working it all together for our good and His glory!
 
I will enter the doctor's office tomorrow by God's grace and strength. I never go anywhere without Him! :)

3 comments:

  1. Thank you for posting this. Just what I needed right now!! I'll be keeping you and baby in my prayers. Keeping Janie Beth in my thoughts too :)

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  2. I absolutely love this post, Michelle! So encouraging! Thank you thank you thank you!!

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  3. Needed to hear this today! Thanks for sharing! =)

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