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Need Encouragement?
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Seeking prayer and advice in family planning
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Hello family.
My wife of 3 years and I are facing a difficult time in our marriage right now. We are not having difficulty in our relationship, but we have reached a point where we are both deeply desiring to start growing our family. I am 26, and my wife will be 27 in June. Since we were married, we have both wanted to have children as soon as we were able. Unfortunately, continuing financial difficulties have kept us from being able to do so. Things continue to grow more difficult for both of us in dealing with the situation.
I have always operated under the idea that we were being responsible in our use of contraception, and that when things were better for us financially, we would be able to move on from that and begin trying to have a baby. I have often felt that through contraception, God has provided us the means to be take responsibility in this matter, and that he expects us to do so. I have also been told that we should completely trust God with our family planning, and know that if we trust in Him, and my wife does become pregnant, we would know that He would take care of us, as he has in many cases since we were married.
The question that I keep asking myself is, which of these two approaches should we take going forward? In my heart I am conflicted. I'm not sure what to do. I deeply desire the prayers of my brothers and sisters, and if anyone can provide any advice, that would also be appreciated. You can reply here or email me personally at yhwhmyhelper@gmail.com
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Preacher Siv 04/22/2013 18:13 |
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Meg
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07/11/2013 23:07 |
I would pray that God help you and your wife with all of the areas that you know you need (i.e. financial) in order to support a family. Also pray that God will show you when it is the right time to have a child. Also pray for patience over this matter and that God will remove the anxiousness that you may have regarding the issues at hand. Just talk to Him about everything you are feeling and ask for Him to guide you in your decision making.
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