Focus on the following scripture throughout the day. It’s God’s Word and it’s what He desires us to believe. Believe it is true for you because God’s Word is Truth. Speak this Word to yourself throughout the day. Personalize it by putting your name in it!
“Those who trust in, lean on, and confidently hope in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides and stands fast forever.” ~Psalm 125:1
Pressure. All of us face it in various forms. But men tend to deal with pressure in ways that are much different from women.
Enter the pressure of being told that you, the husband, are the one with infertility issues. Below, is the link to an informative article from Resolve.org about male infertility…that’s right, MALE infertility.
Most people think that infertility is a only female issue. It’s not. According to Resolve, about 30% of all infertility cases are a result of infertility factors in the husband. Men have to find ways of coping with the shock of being told of their infertility. It affects not only their body but also their ego, among other things. You don’t hear much said about male infertility. There’s not much written about it. But it does happen.
A scripture that can help a man continue in hope when he’s facing infertility is Job 11:18 [NLT], “Having hope will give you courage.”
Here’s the link for the Resolve article: Men – Emotions and Infertility.
I hope you’ll find some helpful information in it and pass it, along with the scripture, on to others.
Focus on the following scripture throughout the day. It’s God’s Word and it’s what He desires us to believe. Believe it is true for you because God’s Word is Truth. Speak this Word to yourself throughout the day. Personalize it by putting your name in it!
“I will not die; instead, I will live to tell what the LORD has done.” Psalm 118:17 [NLT]
Here are a few scriptures about health that you may want to use as affirmations.
Words of life- Proverbs 4:20-22; Psalm 119:50; John 6:63; Joel 3:10
Redeemed- Psalm 107:2
Healing- Jer. 17:14; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17
Restoration- Mark 5:34
Infertility- Deuteronomy 7:14; Isaiah 66:9;
Deuteronomy 28:4
Strength- Psalm 27:1, Psalm 29:11
Renewal-Psalm 103:5; Isaiah 40:31
What are some of your favorite scriptures about health?
I know getting through Mother’s Day can be tough when you have tried and tried to get pregnant and nothing happens. As a means of encouraging you to keep your hope alive, I am pleased to offer to you or your friends/family the opportunity to get my ebook, “A Seed of Hope: God’s Promises of Fertility” for FREE during this weekend.
Also, consider using this offer as an opportunity to give the ebook as a gift to someone you know who is struggling with infertility. Even if they don’t have an e-reader, they can download it and read it on their computer. Look for the Gift button on the right side of the Amazon sale page.
This offer for the FREE ebook is good only during this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5/10-5/12. Click now and get your FREE copy of “A Seed of Hope: God’s Promises of Fertility”.
Focus on the following scripture throughout the day. It’s God’s Word and it’s what He desires us to believe. Believe it is true for you because God’s Word is Truth. Speak this Word to yourself throughout the day. Personalize it by putting your name in it!
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”~ Psalm 23:4 [NLT]
As we approach Mother’s Day, I remember how difficult was to get through the Day before I overcame infertility, especially at church. I thought this excerpt from Amy Young’s blog would be good food for thought…especially for pastors as they consider their method of honoring mothers during Sunday’s service.
“To those who walk the hard path of infertility, fraught with pokes, prods, tears, and disappointment – we walk with you. Forgive us when we say foolish things. We don’t mean to make this harder than it is.”
This past weekend, I was privileged to speak at the TCWF Women’s Empowerment Conference. It was striking to hear the response of attendees who were helped by my pointing out the importance and the influence of their words.
We all need to realize that our words are transporters of power in our lives. Proverbs 18:21 notes that life AND death are in the power of the tongue. When we read and believe words, or when we say and believe words, that leaves an imprint within us that either adds life to our lives or adds death. This death is not necessarily physical but rather it’s a secession or withdrawal of good from our lives. Speaking negatively should be avoided. Speaking negatively can drain us of hope!
Bible hope means to have a confident expectation of good. So speak hope-filled words, believe your words of hope, and expect something good to be added to your life today. Jesus said His words are life (John 6:63). Why not agree with His words/promises by saying what He said? Speak and believe God’s words and you’ll be speaking life to your life.
Make a decision today to use your tongue for life!
Please join me as I speak about having Hope in the midst of infertility.
The TCWF Women’s Empowerment Conference is a FREE virtual conference that you can listen to from your phone, tablet, or computer.
There are a variety of topics covered and I’m pleased that I get to address infertility.
Even though the conference is free, you MUST REGISTER in order to receive access information.
The conference is THIS Saturday, 5/4/13, 1pm-5pm EDT. Please note the timeframe is shown in Eastern time.
You can see workshop topics and speakers on the website at http://www.inspiredconferences.com
Please share this with friends. I’m sure they all could use some encouraging and empowering as well!
I hope to “see” you on Saturday at TCWF!
P.S. If you’re unable to attend, you can order my book and the recording of the entire conference HERE.
Focus on the following scripture throughout the day. It’s God’s Word and it’s what He desires us to believe. Believe it is true for you because God’s Word is Truth. Speak this Word to yourself throughout the day. Personalize it by putting your name in it!
“I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.” ~ Psalm 16:8,9 [NKJV]