40 Weeks of Prayer - Week 3

(Originally written June 20, 2007)

This week pray for:
Your physical health!
We can all pray for this...no matter what stage of motherhood we are in! If you are currently pregnant, you know there are about a million things you can pray for when it comes to your physical health. It can be overwhelming. Your body goes through so many physical changes. Doctors appointments, ultrasounds, lab work! There were several medical tests that I declined with both pregnancies because I didn't feel like I was in a high risk group. There are so many things to consider...and you hear such conflicting advice at times! No caffeine...but my doctor told me to drink 1-2 cans of Coke when I get headaches! No deli meats...no hot dogs...no soft cheeses...how will we ever survive 9 months of rules?! Then, as you get closer to delivering you start going to the doctor EVERY week! You are probably more uncomfortable physically and sleeping may be more difficult. You start *seriously* praying about your physical health and stamina to make it through labor and delivery. Once you have the baby, it is still important to pray for your physical health! Now you have another human being depending on you! Lack of sleep can start to take its toll on your physical health...your immune system may weaken. Whew...so much to pray about...yet so much to be thankful for at the same time!
This week, stop and pray for your own health no matter what stage you're in...trying to get pregnant, currently pregnant, nearing the end of pregnancy (PLEASE Lord!), recently postpartum, or several years postpartum! Our kids need us to be in good health!

Thanks for reading these weekly "rambling" sessions!


Love,
Dana