My instinct is to just numb the pain with television or other distractions, but a little voice inside my head reminded me of the good use I can make of this suffering. So I offer this pain and disappointment for the fellow IF blogger I am praying for right now. I offer it up for all of you IF'ers and those of you who are currently pregnant, as well as those of you who have been blessed and now struggle in motherhood. I also offer up my suffering for our Church and our priests and all my loved ones. I know these prayers are efficacious, and although this really hurts, I am glad to be able to do it.
We sang In Christ Alone by Ge.tty and Town.send again this past Sunday, and I can't get over how powerful the words and music are. I will end with the final verse, which lifts me up and gives me hope:
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
this is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
can ever pluck me from his hand;
Till he returns or calls me home,
here in power of Christ I'll stand.
I'm really sorry for your suffering. You are so full of wisdom and grace to be able to see beyond the immediate disappointment and realize how valuable your suffering can be. You are a saint in the making!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Admist your own suffering you still offer inspiration to others. God Bless You.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your BFN. Thank you for offering up your pain & suffering for the rest of us. A great and holy person does that.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in prayer during this rough time.
I'm so, so sorry for the suffering you are having to undergo. But, may God bless your kind and generous spirit for deciding to offer it up for the benefit of others!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your BFN but it is very holy of you to offer up your suffering for the good of others. This is the beauty of Christ's mystical body.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry! Rest in that power of Christ alone today.
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