Never before have the promises of God been (or needed to be) so precious to me. Julie and I just found out that our unborn little girl will have some pretty serious birth defects including a fairly severe form of Down's Syndrome. The doctor said that about 90% of children born with these types of issues either are stillborn or die within the first year. We are so sad right now. I never understood how devastating it can be to parents to have a miscarriage or something like we have now. I never realized how much parents come to love their baby even before he or she is born. With utrasounds and all of the modern technology available, parents can feel far more emotionally attached to their baby, which is a wonderful thing. What we are going through now, though, is very scary and hard to understand, but we know that our God is faithful and good and that he loves and cares for us more than we do ourselves.
A few promises that come to mind are:
"So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."
"Cast your cares upon the Lord and He will sustain you."
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Please pray for us.
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Noah,
It's been quite a while since I've seen or spoken to you, and I randomly stumbled across your blog via Gavin's blog via facebook...etc. I do not pretend to know or understand the pain that you and your wife are experiencing during this time, but I will absolutely be praying for your peace and that Christ's power may rest on the both of you.
Sam Adams
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."
2 Corinthians 12:9
Thank you, Sam. We greatly appreciate all of your prayers for us and we know that they are God-honoring. It has been too long since we have communicated. I hope that you are doing well. Peace and love in Christ, my brother...
Noah D.
Noah,
I just saw this - I am so sorry. Esther and I will be praying for you and your wife during this difficult time. You are in our hearts and minds and prayers.
GRO
Noah, thank you for the privilege of bearing this burden with you, at least in some small way, through prayer and brotherly feeling.
God be with you.
Ray
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