Unfortunately, this time of year brings about a solemn feeling that’s hard to shake. Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, and next month is for me, the 5 year anniversary of my miscarriage. Today is a very personal day for me and I know that I am not alone in mourning for my unborn child, perhaps you can relate, and if not, I’m sure you know someone who has been in the exact same situation.
I always tell people no matter the length of pregnancy, or the reasons behind it, when you lose a child it breaks your heart. Though we may not ever fully understand the reasons why bad things happen to us, we have to acknowledge that we live in a sinful world, but through it all, our God loves us and will never leave our side.
God allows us the opportunities to mourn our losses. In fact, the Bible says the following:
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18
These children are gifts from God, who has lent them to us to train up:
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. – Psalm 127:3
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. – James 1:17
And though not a child, God lost His own Son for the good of man. He gave His child so that we could be set free from our sins, what an amazing sacrifice:
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. – John 3:16-17
Let’s not forget someday we will see our angel babies because of a promise that God has made to us, His children:
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. – Revelations 21:4
It is my prayerful hope that some of these passages give your soul peace and resonate with you. I will always carry with me the memory of the little baby that could have been, but I know that through it all God was taking care of so many things I could not see.
If you do not know Jesus Christ as your personal savior and want a relationship with Him, desire healing from tragedies like miscarriage and infant loss, I encourage you to check out our Statement of Faith page and if you agree with the thoughts posted on that page, please message us at thecharlottemoms@gmail.com, or if you’re more comfortable speaking with a pastor let us know if we can facilitate contact with someone that’s in your area.
The loss of a pregnancy and loss of a child can be such a tremendous burden to bear, but you must know that you are not alone, and you don’t have to bear the pain alone.
Last year, we listed a few websites and support groups as resources for parents who have suffered the loss of pregnancy and children. Click HERE to view that post.
God Bless and we rejoice at the fact that someday we will be reunited with these precious little ones.
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