Tag: Infertility

Focus Friday

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]

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Image courtesy of Sujin Jetkasettakorn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

 

Scriptures for Daily Living

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Photo source: Microsoft Images

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?

 

Focus Friday

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!

 

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Image courtesy of James Barker / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

“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]

A Mother’s Day Letter to Pastors

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.”

Mother's day

Use Your Tongue for Life

 

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.

 

 

English: This is a tongue
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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!

 

 

Hear Me Roar!

TCWF conf flyer croppedPlease 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 Friday

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Image courtesy of Nutdanai Apikhomboonwaroot/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net

 

 

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]

Rest Fuels Hope

Sometimes, during the struggle, it’s hard to see God’s love. BUT…

God IS Love and He, like the father of the prodigal son will always be eager to run to us, no matter the barriers that have kept us at a distance. He has already done everything necessary, through Jesus, to remove ALL the barriers so that we can rest in His love. Today, continuously choose to rest in Him because He continuously seeks to impart His love to you, in you, and all around you.

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it’s destination full of hope.” –Maya Angelou

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Image courtesy of artur84 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Focus Friday

 

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!

 

“Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you.” ~ Psalm 91:5-7 [NLT]

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Image courtesy of [Stuart Miles] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

RESOLVE’s Action Plan

Thought I’d share this newsletter from RESOLVE with you today as we acknowledge infertility on a national scale. I’d like to add: use the Word of God to build and maintain hope for having a child!

A Special National Infertility 
Awareness Week® Update from RESOLVE:
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2013 NIAW Day Three
Definition of an advocate: someone who strongly or publicly supports someone or something. That someone is you and that something is infertility.
Infertility can take a toll on your body, your relationships, your finances, and your emotions. RESOLVE exists to improve the lives of people with infertility. We do this by providing you with ways to advocate for yourself, and gain control over this disease.

Actions you can take today:

1. Find a RESOLVE Support Group in your area.
2. Learn about the issues the infertility community will bring to Washington, D.C. on May 8th.
3. Volunteer for RESOLVE. 
4. Visit our Facebook page and tell us how you advocate for yourself, and for our community.
5.Tell us your personal story.

Special Event: Join RESOLVE and Parenting.com for a special “Twitterview” event on Wednesday, April 24th at 1:00PM ET.