[Jesus] did not let anyone go in with him except
Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother. ~ Luke 8:51
As the days and weeks draw closer to the birth of our
baby, Brad and I are putting the finishing touches on preparing for her,
including believing and speaking over how we expect the delivery to go. From the very beginning of her life inside
me, I’ve been praying and speaking over her and over the delivery. I’ve had so many people tell me it can’t and
won’t go that way. But the Bible assures
us that there is power in the words we speak and if I’m going to look forward
to and speak over the event, it may as well be good, (see Proverbs 18:21).
One of the things we’ve been advised to do is to have a
birthing plan in place. Now, after
reading their suggestions, I think most of the items are a little odd, but
nevertheless a birthing plan is necessary so that the hospital and those
attending me are clear on our wishes. While
there’s still more to discuss, there are two very important things we want
implemented for the delivery: We want to have worship music playing, as
Savannah reacts to it the best and most and it will keep us focused on God and
the beauty of the miracle that He’s bringing forth. We also want only Brad and I, along with
whatever necessary medical staff, in the room.
This is for two reasons: 1, it started with Brad and I and God and 2, it
will keep only the things we are speaking and believing for in that room.
In the story of the “dead” girl in Luke 8, Jesus would
not allow anyone in the girl’s room except His disciples, as well as the girl’s
parents, who had sought Him out. It’s
very important, in every event in life, to keep only those around you who are believing,
speaking, and walking in the same direction as you. All others are either going to deter you or
get you to believe and speak something else, something other than the promises
that God gave you.
