Matthew 8:14-17
Lord, I've been so sick. Strep throat, 102.5 fever, chills, the works. I don't know why You allowed this sickness into our household and worry about the children catching my illness. I do know that You can make this fever leave with just a touch, a word! I don't often see that kind of healing these days - usually a doctor is involved - but I do believe that Jesus "took up our infirmities and carried our diseases" and in some ways He still does. I am able to function as a mom, to walk out my duties in the strength of Jesus and to receive His grace and help along the way. I may be suffering, but not nearly as much as Christ did on the cross, and He never turned back or whined about it! Wow! 'Take up my cross' takes on a new meaning when I realize that my cross for today is just to love my baby and set aside my own desire to whine and be filled with self-pity.
Tip: Even when you are recovered from child birth, it is still a great idea to nap or at least rest an hour a day while baby sleeps if at all possible. This will refresh you for when your husband is home and give you that extra strength if you have a fussy baby at night.
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