We like to take the easy
uncomplicated
convenient
path in life
searching
seeking
chasing
hoping to attain
peace
balance
joy
for our
lives
careers
relationships
with minimal effort
but giving birth is seldom
effortless
pain free
and even if you're blessed to have...
a great pregnancy
an easy labor
a smooth delivery
your muscles must still contract
you must still bear down
you must still push
in order
to have a natural birth
What will you birth?
Thank you for this gorgeous reminder.
ReplyDeleteJae, be encouraged with whatever you are attempting to "birth" this year. God's grace be with you!
DeleteThought provoking!
ReplyDeleteSimplicity is on trend right now, but ironically not at all easy to obtain. Life is interesting, that's for sure... This piece was really great!
Thanks Misty... you're right. Simple is not so simple after all!
DeleteI'm hoping to birth a healthier me. My nurse practitioner was not happy with my weight gain and neither was I. My bloodwork results were awful.
ReplyDeleteI'm on a weight loss program called Sparkpeople and oh the walking and exercise challenges can be so difficult. But I know the results will be rewarding. Today I got my devotions and Bible and today's topic by Charles Stanley was about our bodies being the temple for the Holy Spirit. Sigh..
Anyway, I want to honor God with this body and though the "birth" process is difficult, the results will be rewarding.
Yes ma'am! It is a daily walk... a daily decision to get up and do what we are supposed to do. Each day we must (decide again) to trust God as we work toward physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthier lifestyles. Ms Regina, as always, I appreciate you stopping by to share your thoughtful comment!
DeleteNothing but truth here. Visiting from FMF.
ReplyDeleteYes, thank you for stopping by!
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