SEEKING MIRACLES
I submitted my first ever devotional to the Upper Room, a daily devo that I have read for years. It is about Brighton and the verses in Habakkuk 3:17-18:
I realized today that if I have Brighton when I had
Lassen, I would go into labor 3 weeks from tomorrow. I have been trying to
prepare in all the ways I can (I know I’ll never truly be prepared):
emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. But I really need to start
preparing mentally for the labor itself. I had Lassen with no pain medications
and it was crazy intense. I want to do that again with Brighton but I know I
need help. Please Lord, help me get in the right headspace.
My devotional ended up not being published but that's alright. I can share it here now.
Seeking Miracles
I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with my second son,
Brighton, who was diagnosed at 12 weeks with a life-limiting condition. As
devastating as this diagnosis is, there have been so many beautiful moments
where God has shown His goodness and faithfulness, especially by the doctors
and nurses He has surrounded us with.
Our pastor said in a recent sermon, “We can choose fear or
faith, and whatever we choose will grow.” My husband and I have chosen faith
and have been able to appreciate the miracle of every single day we have with
our son. We don’t know if Brighton will meet Jesus before he meets us, or if we
will have a minute with him, but we do know that Jesus will redeem our tears
(Revelation 21:4) and there is a purpose for Brighton’s sweet life. We are
thankful we were chosen to be his parents and were able to choose life for him.
Prayer:
Lord, we thank you for the gift of everyday miracles. I pray
that we seek out Your presence in every situation we are in. You are good and
we love you.
Thought for the day:
No matter the valley we might be walking through, Jesus is
right beside us and He won’t leave us there. That in itself is another sweet
miracle.
Prayer Focus:
Parents of children with life-limiting diagnoses
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