Waiting on God's Plans

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11

I have been a mom for 6 months today! (Though I could argue for another 9 months because even before that sweet girl was here I loved her and worried just the same.)

In these past 6 months I have learned so much. I have grown spiritually in a way I could never have imagined. I have fallen more in love with my husband. I have slept less than any other 6 month period of my life. I have worried about someone more than any other person in my life. I have gained perspective on what truly matters in life. I have learned what it means to be truly selfless (if you need a lessen in this a baby will surely do the trick). Most of all I have experienced more happiness and pure joy than ever before.

For those who don't know, Luke and I spent 2 years battling infertility. We watched as many of our close friends and family got pregnant and had their beautiful babies. The Lord really used those two years to grow me. I always knew that God had a plan for that journey and a plan for the child that I prayed for constantly.

Looking back now, I am thankful for that journey. I am thankful for how He used that time to draw me to Him. To a deeper faith and trust in an all knowing, faithful God. He knew His plans to bless us with Amelia, but He also knew the perfect timing.

I'm not sure what struggles you are enduring today, but know that God is in control. And I don't say that lightly or without sympathy, as there were times I felt like I was in the pits of despair and that my prayers would never be answered. But remember that life doesn't stand still while you are waiting for an answer to prayer, and maybe He has something to teach you in the meantime.

"While I'm Waiting" by John Waller

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You Lord
And I am hopeful, I'm waiting on You Lord
Though it is painful, but patiently I will wait

And I will move ahead bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint
I'll be running the race even while I wait

I'm waiting, I'm waiting on You Lord
And I am peaceful, I'm waiting on You Lord
Though it's not easy no, but faithfully I will wait
Yes, I will wait