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In my marriage, my husband and I agree not to interfere with the natural process of reproduction. When we first got married, I expected to have have a child almost immediately...and we did.=) While I was pregnant I came up against all sorts of negative comments from my family. They were more concerned about how we would provide for this child...but you know what? God sent us provision in abundance as far as clothing, furniture and toys were concerned long before our baby girl came. Now what do you think of that? I say, He rewards the faithful. We believed if God gave us a child He would provide for that child. He did...so do you think my family praised God in heaven for His blessings? Not really (and they're all saved)
Now we're expecting our second one in a few weeks (the first just turned one) and here they are again, casting doubt. I say, "Let God be true, but every man a liar.." (Romans 3:4). I also take mch comfort in Psalms 127:3. children are His heritage and the fruit of the womb is His reward. I don't know about everyone lese, but I want my rewards and blessings from God no matter what form they come in. I don't see kids as a burden because I don't stress about their provision. God's got their back much better than I could ever have it. Is He not God Almighty!?!?!? I believe He is...
Saying all that, I do struggle with balancing faith with wisdom nowadays. On the one hand, wisdom wouldn't just jump into things...but it is our faith that pleases God, right? That's really the motivation behind our decision. We want to walk by faith and not by sight in every situation and every circumstance....we don't make decisions out of fear of what might happen or what if...we try to trust God as much as we can and exercise our faith muscles. |
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Davep
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| Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2003 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | In my marriage, my husband and I agree not to interfere with the natural process of reproduction. |
Does this apply to all natural processes or just reproduction? |
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84-1043949293
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| Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2003 9:21 am Post subject: |
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I'm not sure I understand what you mean exactly...some examples would help....what I can think of now is when your body gets sick...like we are right now! =) My daughter picked up something and now my husband and I have it along with her. We pray and believe God for healing before we take anything. When we can't take the symptoms anymore, then we take something....or at least I give my 1 yr. old something and mhusband takes something...I usually don't like to take anything...and we've all experienced God's healing power for a cold and even the flu....I remember when my husband and I were just courting he would have a stomach ache or a cold syptom and God would honor my prayer of healing over him and heal him immediately sometimes, but other times in a couple of days. We just understand that God is awesome and powerful and can do all things and that we can have what we ask (in accordance to His will) like Matthew 21:22 says...we just have to work on our faith and persevearance a bit more...
If that's not what you were asking about then please be a bit more specific...thanks, Dave! |
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Janine
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You don't have to do any distasteful, disobedient-feeling things to space your kids out. You can use a couple of natural phenomena.
Strict breastfeeding usually inhibits ovulation, for one. Also, if you have a fairly regular menstrual cycle, you can plot out what ought to be your more fertile days and just spend that time in prayer instead of in bed!
Of course neither of those "methods" is foolproof. Nor is any other birth control. Self control is pretty effective, though! : :
To inspire you with a better understanding of the worries that prompt others to speak negatives toward you, try spending some time in Proverbs studying about the benefits of hard work and preparation and prudent planning in life. Then you'll be able to more clearly see the things they fear you're not doing, when the babies roll out uninhibited!  |
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