In the midst of the waiting for our Abigail (no news currently on that front ~ just more time to learn to trust in God and His provision and plan), God has been at work in another direction. There are a disproportionate number of women at our church who have experienced the loss of at least one child at some stage of pregnancy, infancy, or beyond. Recently, God has been moving the hearts of several of us in the same direction to begin a new ministry reaching out to others in our community who have walked this painful road, sharing the hope and comfort that we have found in Christ. As this new ministry is in its formative stages, I'd like to ask for your prayers for the ministry itself, for the women God will be bringing to be a part of it, and for me personally, what my role in it is supposed to be.
And if this hits close to home for you personally in some way . . . .. I am so sorry that you have had to walk through this valley. Please know that you're not alone, and consider joining us on October 15 for our first meeting.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
What a great idea! It's just like the Lord to create bonds through loss, isn't it? Nearly everyone I know has had at least one miscarriage (except my sister! chuckle) so the ministry is certainly needed.
ReplyDeleteI know the depth of the need for this ministry. I am tickled that you are choosing to serve in this way as you wait. Many will be comforted as they are able to share in their grief and move on to the promises of God.
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