Grateful Forever

Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all we ask or think, according to the power that is within us, to Him be the glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, Amen."

Have you ever asked God for something and thought to yourself, "He won't give me that." or "I don't deserve this."?
Have you ever thought "This is too big of a request", or "He can't heal me"? Or maybe "My disease is a result of my sin, I won't be healed", or "I am being selfish asking for this, He won't do it."?

I you answered  yes to any of these questions, I am here to tell you that nothing is too big for God, and your sin does not need to stand in the way. You can be forgiven, just ask.

I don't think I've ever really written this before, but I think it's time to do it.

For nearly 8 years, I was plagued with the desire to have another baby. My husband married me and my 4 children (from my previous marriage), and had no biological children of his own. We had a strong desire to have a baby together, one to call our own.

I went trough a Tubal Reversal , with no luck conceiving. We sat in various Counseling Sessions on fertility, and even to a couple Adoption Seminars. All were Expensive and had no guarantees!

I was hurt for a long time. My friends were having babies (most were younger than me), and while I was happy for them, I was sad for us.

One day, while walking downtown and seeing many strollers rolling the sidewalks, I was prompted in my heart to ask forgiveness. I needed forgiveness for being selfish. I asked God to take the desire away if it wasn't from Him. I literally, in my mind, got on my knees weeping and begging for a change of heart. That didn't happen, the desire was still strong, but I began to trust like never before.

 In as little as 2 weeks I received a text from a friend asking me to call her. When I did, her question was "Do you and Jim still want to adopt?" What do you think my answer was? "Yes, of course!" That evening I received a call from the expecting birth mother. We hit it off right away. Without  a doubt I knew this was from God! For 3 months, we talked, shared dinner, shopping, even hair appointments. In a short time we bonded and it was as if we were closer than sisters.

A few months later, our precious boy was born, while we watched in the delivery room. The delivering doctor happened to be my own Physician (because her husband got sick)! She allowed me to catch our baby boy, and my husband to cut the cord! 2 days later we left the hospital with our newborn son, and the rest is Heaven!

There are many other details to this story that define it as a Divine Appointment. Nothing can convince me otherwise. My God heard the cries of our hearts. Even though it wasn't exactly the way we thought it would be, the story of having our baby together came true.

Forever, we are grateful to our Birth Mother, for our Precious Baby Gift! There is nothing big enough that could repay her for this Selfless Act of Love. And to God, we give the glory,  for hearing our desires, and making a way to fulfill them. He blessed us in an amazing, miraculous way. He is ever faithful, and forever we are grateful.

So, when you pray and ask for the desires of your heart in Jesus' Name. When His Word is in line with your request, Believe! Don't let your faith waiver. Surrender with all you have and then some. And maybe, just maybe, one day, you will be holding the desire of your heart in your arms, as well.

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