One week ago we had our baby girl! Picture is above. I had so much joy in her delivery and afterwards that I decided to share what made that possible.
When I had my first child, Joshua, two years ago, I was hoping that it would be pain free, but I prepared myself for what many others described as incredibly painful. Both my husband and I are dedicated in our relationships with God. Everything that we do, even the small things, are all for Him, because we love Him. We aren’t sacrilegious. Me and my husband have daily communication with God. I didn’t always, however, over time, God began to use different people to teach me about His heart and mind. Once I started to understand God better, I began to have my own relationship with Him where I could recognize when He was speaking to my heart and what He wanted me to do based on the Word of God. As I learned more about Him, I was more drawn to His personality. So, when it comes to the details in my life, I love to have God’s will in the little things. He is so perfect and desires what is best for me, so I choose to rely on Him for everything. The perspective that I had about giving birth may seem like a small thing, but makes a difference and must matter to you as well being that you want your experience to be joyful and positive. Mine was. It wasn’t pain free but it was joyful both times and positive both times. I had peace both times. The joy that I had which became the strength that pushed me forward through the delivery was understanding that the suffering I was going to experience for just a moment was worth the life of my child and not only his but the new life in Christ that he would bring to many. We knew our son was called by God as we all are to win souls. As his parents, we would train our son to help people understand their need for God and set their eternal destination to Heaven. So, not only would he have life because of my pain, but thousands of others that he would minister to in his lifetime that would come or renew their relationship with Jesus and life forever. Forever. That’s eternal joy. Jesus suffered temporary pain for my eternal relief and for the relief of billions of others. When I was finally in the hospital room and contractions started to increase, I focused on the joy and how it was worth it, rather than focusing on the pain. In everything, the delivery was extremely painful, but I was graced that it was short. I also didn’t mind being humble in my position. I really didn’t know what to do. It hurt and the nurse was telling me to breathe then hold my breath and when I told her, “I don’t know what I’m doing. I haven’t learned the breathing thing.” She lead me through the pain and I followed her instruction. She knew it hurt, but because I was humble, the delivery was much shorter with her comforting words and advice than it would have been. Another way to have joy during the labor process is to openly say aloud what you are thankful for. As my constructions increased with my second child in the hospital room, I thanked God for things that were well in my life. This I learned from a teaching Kenneth Hagen on healing. Being thankful takes your mind off of the pain and diminishes it’s strength. I began to thank God that my arm wasn’t hurting, that we lived in a country where medical care is available, that my husband was there with me, that I knew Who God is, that I had the strength to deliver, that I didn’t have to have a c-section, that my baby is healthy, that it was a girl. Even now, it helps the heart to search for things to be grateful for. After delivery, without intentionally doing it, I was so overwhelmed with gratitude for every person and aspect of the delivery. I was grateful for my husband encouraging me, my midwife, Patti Smith, for knowing what she was doing. The nurses for being available to serve in their jobs, for willing to do the dirty work, for holding my hand, encouraging me, working together. All necessary parts and I was so grateful. I verbally thanked them aloud. I thanked the Lord. Their response was, “You did all the work. You did a great job!” You could tell they weren’t expecting a thank you. I was grateful that Amayah was finally here and out of my body. Grateful to have my body to myself again. Grateful that everything is okay with her that she is healthy. Literally floods of gratitude without forcing myself to do it. I had so much enjoyment being at the hospital and with my new baby girl. So, if you want a joyful labor, be thankful and consider the benefit of giving life to your child. Love, Cute Little Yellow Lemon Girl (My Auntie’s nickname for me 😊)
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AuthorJasmyne has experienced encounters with God as He shared His intense love for people with Jasmyne. These experiences, although only lasting for a few moments, have made a lasting impression on her. Her view of people has changed and her heart has been opened to how deeply God cares. Jasmyne is now an ordained minister and mother of two children. She is married to Apostle Shane Wall of The Feast of the Lord church. Jasmyne is currently serving at her church and is a local art teacher. Archives
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