The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
John 10:10 KJV
I think many Christians would say that this verse doesn't physical prosperity, but refers to the abundance of our spiritual life (but yes - there are others who think it does). But for those who profess the spirtitual meaning behind this verse, do they truely believe it?
Too many times we think because we are Christians, we will have the "perfect life." Perfect in that whatever our heart desires, God will provide it. All we need to do is pray and eventually our fondest wishes will be granted. Yes sometimes we get impatient and have our "crisis of faith" (why does God hate me, is He listening, etc...), but deep down we just know that eventually our wishes will be granted. And before you think I am pointing figures, let me say that I am at the head of that line.
Through our struggles with infertility - I have struggled to try to understand why. Why us? Why can't I just have the "perfect" life of being a wife and mom. When does my perfect life begin?
The thing is... I have my perfect life - it began when I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. The perfect and yes abundant life is mine. I just haven't see it because I was too busy looking for my desires and not seeking His.
Do I fully understand why motherhood isn't in His plan? No, but I prayerfully asking for Him to reveal how I can use it for His glory. He has a plan, I just need to get in line with what that is.
It will be an interesting journey....
Too many times we think because we are Christians, we will have the "perfect life." Perfect in that whatever our heart desires, God will provide it. All we need to do is pray and eventually our fondest wishes will be granted. Yes sometimes we get impatient and have our "crisis of faith" (why does God hate me, is He listening, etc...), but deep down we just know that eventually our wishes will be granted. And before you think I am pointing figures, let me say that I am at the head of that line.
Through our struggles with infertility - I have struggled to try to understand why. Why us? Why can't I just have the "perfect" life of being a wife and mom. When does my perfect life begin?
The thing is... I have my perfect life - it began when I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. The perfect and yes abundant life is mine. I just haven't see it because I was too busy looking for my desires and not seeking His.
Do I fully understand why motherhood isn't in His plan? No, but I prayerfully asking for Him to reveal how I can use it for His glory. He has a plan, I just need to get in line with what that is.
It will be an interesting journey....