Quoteable Quotes

Two things have stuck out to me this past weekend:

"We're given what we're given."
and
"Nervous is normal, fear is a choice."

We're given what we're given--

Hubby and I were eating at Applebee's and I was word vomitting all the things I am worried about when it comes to making and having a baby.  What if I have a miscarriage?  What if the baby is born early?  What if the baby has a disability?  What if, what if, what if.  I worry about these things, a lot.  My hubby's simple response was, "We're given what we're given.  There is nothing we can do about it." 

That comment really struck me.  God does give us what He gives us. There is not much I can do to control it.  Sure, I can eat the right things, do the right things, etc.  But when it comes down to it, there is not much I can do.  Except pray.  And I have been.  Praying for a healthy baby, praying that we would be good parents.  Praying. 

Nervous is normal, fear is a choice--

I heard this today at church.  And I almost started crying.  I knew God was speaking directly to me through this pastor.  It's as if God was saying, "Yes, it is normal to be a little nervous.  But fear?  That is your choice, and there is no fear in love."  I need to trust in Him that he will take care of me.  No matter what. 

I thank God that He talks to me and is relevant in my life.  Another thing that I read in my Bible study was "when we see things changing, we should consider that God is up to something."  Hubby has been more apt to talk about having a baby, even telling others about it when asked/probed.  This is new, and I get excited about it.  I think, "well, all my reverse pyschology must have paid off!"  But no, it's God.  When things change, it means God is up to something.  God is working on my hubby's heart, I don't have to.  God has it under control.  I'm so thankful for that.