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“Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait
for the Lord" – Psalm 27:14
As the oxygen fills her lungs for the first time
outside of her mother’s womb, her eyes separate and the brightness of the room
dilates her pupils. The coolness of the
air and the uncertainty of her new surroundings stimulate her senses, and the
only reaction her mind can create is one of helplessness and crying. As the surgical blade cuts through the
umbilical chord, the newborn little girl is brought to her mother’s bosom and
comforted. Wrapped in swaddling clothes,
her ear presses to her mother’s flesh and hears the all so familiar sound of
her heart beat. A calmness comes over
her body and she instinctively curls into a fetal position, drawing her tiny
legs up to her chest and bringing her fingers to her lips.
For 40 weeks this baby and this mother have been inseparable. The blood of the mother has flowed through the baby delivering oxygen, nutrients and growth hormones. The baby’s body has been formed and shaped by the hand of the Almighty Creator of the Universe (Psalm 139:13), and a purpose built spirit was placed inside of this beautiful child. For nine months the mother has loved this child, sung songs, prayed and wept over this life and the amazing things her little girl would one day accomplish. Their hearts beat as one during the development, as the images were displayed through month 6, 7 and 8; leading right up to the moment of delivery. They had a relationship before birth that no other could ever replicate, and one that would be tried from every angle throughout her upbringing.
The mother’s heart is designed with patience, love and strength all wrapped up in one. Patience for the birth, the years of growth & maturity and the rebellion that is sure to come. Love for the unlovable moments, the unconditional expression of emotion and the foundation for the development of a new personality. Strength for the emotional rollercoaster that will ensue throughout this child’s life, and the ability to stand firm on the principals and values that make up a woman of character in today’s world.
The baby’s heart is designed with patience, curiosity and courage to take on the adventures that lie ahead. Patience for the unfolding of life, the ever challenging desire to do more, to excel and succeed in life and for those around her that will break her heart countless times as she grows. Curiosity for the wisdom, knowledge and mistakes that will be made as she develops into a woman of character, always striving to reach that next rung on the ladder of life. Courage to stand strong in the face of adversity, to take on the challenges in life and to overcome the obstacles that will mark her pathway in finding her purpose, while living the life God has so wisely directed for her.
From the moment we are born we are faced with the challenge of patiently waiting for the next great thing. God has created you for unbelievable opportunities in life and often times it is difficult to slow down and wait for these opportunities to evolve. Many times we charge forward following our own plans rather than waiting for His guidance, because we lack patience. It’s good to remind yourself when you are feeling impatient that God created you in your mother’s womb to do great things; but it will require that you let Him lead you to that place. It is my fear that the majority of us have a hard time discovering God’s purpose in our life, because we are to far blinded by our own ambition and drive. There is nothing you can dream up for your purpose in life that will exceed the plans He has destined you for. I suggest that you take a step back, slow down and simply ask Him where you should go next, and what He would have you do. Then be patient and listen, even if it takes a lifetime for Him to reveal it to you.
For 40 weeks this baby and this mother have been inseparable. The blood of the mother has flowed through the baby delivering oxygen, nutrients and growth hormones. The baby’s body has been formed and shaped by the hand of the Almighty Creator of the Universe (Psalm 139:13), and a purpose built spirit was placed inside of this beautiful child. For nine months the mother has loved this child, sung songs, prayed and wept over this life and the amazing things her little girl would one day accomplish. Their hearts beat as one during the development, as the images were displayed through month 6, 7 and 8; leading right up to the moment of delivery. They had a relationship before birth that no other could ever replicate, and one that would be tried from every angle throughout her upbringing.
The mother’s heart is designed with patience, love and strength all wrapped up in one. Patience for the birth, the years of growth & maturity and the rebellion that is sure to come. Love for the unlovable moments, the unconditional expression of emotion and the foundation for the development of a new personality. Strength for the emotional rollercoaster that will ensue throughout this child’s life, and the ability to stand firm on the principals and values that make up a woman of character in today’s world.
The baby’s heart is designed with patience, curiosity and courage to take on the adventures that lie ahead. Patience for the unfolding of life, the ever challenging desire to do more, to excel and succeed in life and for those around her that will break her heart countless times as she grows. Curiosity for the wisdom, knowledge and mistakes that will be made as she develops into a woman of character, always striving to reach that next rung on the ladder of life. Courage to stand strong in the face of adversity, to take on the challenges in life and to overcome the obstacles that will mark her pathway in finding her purpose, while living the life God has so wisely directed for her.
From the moment we are born we are faced with the challenge of patiently waiting for the next great thing. God has created you for unbelievable opportunities in life and often times it is difficult to slow down and wait for these opportunities to evolve. Many times we charge forward following our own plans rather than waiting for His guidance, because we lack patience. It’s good to remind yourself when you are feeling impatient that God created you in your mother’s womb to do great things; but it will require that you let Him lead you to that place. It is my fear that the majority of us have a hard time discovering God’s purpose in our life, because we are to far blinded by our own ambition and drive. There is nothing you can dream up for your purpose in life that will exceed the plans He has destined you for. I suggest that you take a step back, slow down and simply ask Him where you should go next, and what He would have you do. Then be patient and listen, even if it takes a lifetime for Him to reveal it to you.
© Sondove
Enterprises, 2013
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