This whole holiday I've been stuffing myself with "good food" Turkey, ham, dressing, corn pudding, cranberry sauce, potatoes, rolls, cheesecake, you name it we've had it over the Christmas break. After looking back after I vegged out on anything other than veggies. I thought "Maybe that wasn't so good for my baby" but it was already done. I did not worry but it concerned me that I may not be eating the best for his or her development. I think it's because all the starchy foods make you feel blah tired and yes ..fat!!
Well this morning , first day back to school for the fiscal year of 2010, my daughter Gracelyn noticed a red bird pecking the ground out side of our house. It was a cardinal eating off the ground in 25 degree weather . God was providing for the cardinal and it was like through that beautiful little bird he said "I am providing for you and your baby just what you need too" It was so simple yet so beautiful and then the scripture came into my mind from
Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
This brought me comfort and reminded me that "God provides for his own" He is in control and no matter what he is taking care of my unborn child. It is so easy to worry about what we do not know or understand anytime during pregnancy is and can be uncertain. So no matter if your in the first trimester "trying to make it out of the woods of a miscarriage", the second trimester, "concerned with health and development" or the third, "anticipating the safe and healthy birth of your new little one" just rest in the fact that this baby is Gods creation and you and this child are "Valuable" to Him. He is going to provide the comfort and peace that we need.
Thought to ponder: Think about the things that "concern" us about pregnancy and ask God to provide peace and comfort for those needs.
Let's Pray:
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you once again for this little life living, breathing and moving inside of me. Thank you that you provide for the needs of the birds Lord, the sparrow one of the smallest birds, and they do not worry about how or where to feed their young. Help me to rest in your peace Lord knowing that you are providing just what I need for where I am in my pregnancy and only you Lord know where that is. You Lord know exactly what this baby needs daily and I pray you will provide that nourishment for this child's needs. Thank you, Lord for also taking care of me, Thank you that I am valuable to you along with this child and I can rest knowing that you Lord are my sole provider of all my needs. Thank you Lord. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
