Pregnancy Musings

Two events this week prompted a series of somewhat connected rambling thoughts.

1. I met a sweet 4 year old who had never even heard the name of Jesus or God.

2. I read a doctor's account of what occurs during a 2nd trimester abortion.


As my mind was processing these things, I realized that even my sweet 23 week gestation baby girl has heard the name of Jesus. My 3 yr old especially loves to sing to her new sister. She sings "Jesus Loves Me" and "Jesus Loves the Little Children" I love to see my children snuggle and kiss my belly as they talk to the baby. My heart especially melted to hear the little one croon, "oh baby, you are so precious to me!" My brain and my heart cannot even comprehend the deep sorrow that must surely come for those who have been blinded by Satan's lies regarding the preciousness of life.

Thinking of my children snuggling my belly reminded me that some pregnant women really don't like people touching their bellies. Generally, it does not bother me although there was that awkward moment during the first weeks of my first pregnancy when a student's dad touched my flat belly. In fact, the first time my oldest heard of Jesus was when Mrs. Drury felt my belly and whispered "Jesus loves you and so do I". Seriously, how can I not love it when she speaks words of love to my unborn child and tells me how beautiful I am as my belly gets bigger and bigger?

I am reminded of the psalmist words, "The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; indeed my heritage is beautiful to me." Ps 16:6

You know it has been too long since you posted, when you can't remember the name of your blog!

Early Morning Thoughts

As I was reading the news headlines this morning, I couldn't help but think of the following passages.

Why are the nations in an uproar, and the people devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers counsel together Against the Lord and against His Anointed: (Ps 2:1-2)

He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them. Then He will speak to them in His anger And terrify them in His fury. (Ps 2:4-5)

Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; Take warning, O judges of the earth. Worship the Lord with reverence, and rejoice with trembling. Do homage to the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all you take refuge in Him! (Ps 2:10-12)

The king is not saved by a might army; A warrior is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength. (Ps 33: 16-17)

Thus says the Lord, " Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things," declares the Lord (Jer 9:23-24)

As I think about these verses, I am thankful that I do not need to rely on governments to make what I think are right decisions to ensure my financial security, peace from conflict/wars, or a future for my children. I can trust the Creator of the universe who extends mercy, love, justice and righteousness (even if I can't see how a situation is right or just in my eyes) !