One of the hardest parts of this journey is all the lies we allow ourselves to believe. These lies can come from other people and they can also be lies from the devil that we allow our heart to believe. It’s important to distinguish what is true from what is not. Here are some things that are true:
1. This is not your fault.
2. God doesn’t promise us babies.
3. “Just relaxing” isn’t going to fix it.
4. You are likely facing an actual medical issue that is preventing pregnancy.
5. You can follow Jesus and pursue treatment.
6. There is purpose in your pain and in your waiting.
7. Every desire for a baby is real and valid and every loss matters.
8. The people you allow to speak into your life matter.
9. This is outside of your control.
10. This is more than any of us can handle, but God will provide the strength, peace and grace to get us through.
Here are some strategies for combating lies with truth:
Remind yourself about what is true daily.
Go to Scripture to help you discern what is true and what is not.
Surround yourself with wise counsel to help you discern.
Recognize & call out the lies when you hear them.
Being proactive vs reactive helps.
Emotions are important, but they aren’t always reliable.
Let friends in that can help call out lies and speak truth over your heart.
Find a doctor / clinic that is going to tell you the truth and not just what you want to hear.
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