If you want to work on the whole "pray without ceasing" thing, bring home a newborn baby. Take the past two hours for example. I had two friends over to chat and whatnot. During this time Jacy needed a diaper change. I left her lying on the couch next to my dear friend and I said "watch that girl" while I got the diaper. On the 12 foot walk to the diaper, I prayed that Ashley would catch her if she started to roll off (which at this point would make her the most advanced baby in all history) I then also prayed that she would not make a mess on the couch because I had never changed her there before. (and I don't care to do that very often in the future) I then realized I didn't have a wipe and the I prayed that her girl parts would be ok because I didn't wipe. (even though one book I read suggested not using wipes for non-poo diapers) I them started to feed her and my typical prayer of please make sure she gets enough food/please make sure she stays awake to eat started. I then realized I had not washed my hands, even though I had touched nothing unsanitary, so I prayed for germs to not find her. Then she had another diaper change and I prayed the typical, please don't let her get diaper rash prayer. Mind you, all of this was occurring while having two friends over and chatting. You should hear how much I pray when it is just Jacy and I at home. I am hoping I did not seem to distant while my friends were over. I was trying very hard to multitask.
I pray all day long. Please let her sleep- which is always followed by please let her wake up. Please help her eat well - which is always followed by please help my body provide the food. Please let her poop - which is always followed by please be the last poop for the next hour till the diapers get out of the dyer. The list could go on forever.
These are not idol "I wish" kind of prayers. These are real, true prayers that make me worry less about my sweet girl and remind me I am not the one in control of what happens to me or any member of my family. It sounds weird to say that all this prayer makes me worry less but it really does seem to help. Now I pray that I get some sleep!!!
Monday, August 13, 2012
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I love that Jenny. Instead of just thinking all those things, you are taking them to our good and all-providing Lord. I will pray that both of you are staying healthy and well rested. :)
Wow Jenny! I love this post. I think that is goin to be one of the gifts of having a newborn. Knowing your weakness and dependence on God for every minute of the day because you have no idea what you're doing. Although you and Josh sure look like you have everything together the last two times I've seen you! Thanks for sharing :)
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