Fullness of Time
Rob baptized two little ones today. I know that many churches believe many different things about baptizm, but ours allows for parents to choose to have their children baptized.
In the service, there were many things that Rob said as the pastor and the congregation was to respond. In one segment, Rob said the words, “In the fullness of time, Jesus was born.” That got me to thinking about these last 14+ years, and mine and Rob’s marriage.
Fifteen years isn’t half my life. I’m 34, so it’s not even half my life! “In God’s time” and “in the fullness of time” seem to be phrases that mean the same thing. And it seems like perhaps there are things that need to happen in God’s plan before Rob and I can have a family. Some people bear other crosses, but mine is infertility.
One of my best friends is ItalianMom, who is married to SemperFi. Love her, really dislike her husband. She deals with 5 screaming kids, a lazy/screaming husband, and an eating disorder. I deal with infertility. I’d say I got the better end of the stick.
There are a whole lot worse things in this world than what I have to deal with in my beautiful house with my clean clothes and warm bed and nice car, good job and loving husband. And even if I had nothing, or had to bear someone else’s cross, I know that God would be with me then as he’s with me now.
Someone wrote a comment a few posts ago that it’s hard to remember God’s promises when we’re in the valley. It’s true, but his promises are just that: promises! And I’m going to stand here in my valley and proclaim that He Is Lord, and I’m claiming His promises to me.
October 28, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Rob was smart for marrying you….you sure are a cool woman…
October 28, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I say ditto!
October 29, 2007 at 12:05 am
I love your heart and attitude!!!
October 29, 2007 at 10:27 am
I was able to go to church two weeks ago without the kids * which meant I got to pay a little closer attention* As I sat and listened. You popped into my mind. The priest was talking about how if you turn to God and ask Him for something, or pray that He will be with you… to wait. Be patient, don’t give up and be discouraged. Don’t feel He is not listening. But to wait. Being patient isn’t easy, especially when there is no telling how long you’ll have to wait.
Anyways… just thought I’d let you know you I thought about you.
October 29, 2007 at 10:56 am
I just love reading your posts. They provide me with so much hope and faith - i wish there was more i could do to supoprt you and your journey. I know this is virual land but i really just feel a giant connection to your words and your heart. God is going to fulfill his promise to you, you are a faithful follower and faithful witness to his word.