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Today, I was a bit worried because there was spotting on my underwear. I called the doctor to see if it was normal. He told me that I shouldn’t worry about it unless it is a lot of blood and cramping occurs. I pray that baby is doing great and that I am eating enough. I feel like it’s so hard to keep feeding myself and also to know what I should be eating and what I shouldn’t be eating. I know God’s in control no matter what. But it’s such a huge responsibility bringing another human being into the world!

Isaiah 26:16 LORD, they came to you in their distress; when you disciplined them, they could barely whisper a prayer.

Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

In Isaiah 26, the prophet says that God’s people were in distress when they were disciplined by God and that is when they came to God in prayer. By that point, they could hardly whisper a prayer. It would have been better for them to have prayed earlier. But how do we know when to pray? How do we know what to pray for? In Hebrews, Paul asks them to pray for him and the other apostles. We can pray for one another, we can pray for things God lays on our hearts, and we can pray for concerns we may have. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (English Standard Version) says to pray without ceasing. So, it shouldn’t only be when I am in trouble that I should pray, but I should constantly be in communication with God.

Oh Lord, I feel like you are teaching me the basics again! Am I not maturing? Am I not taking the time to listen to Your revelation? I feel like I’ve been praying a lot ever since I’ve been pregnant, but then I again, I know that I pray way more when I am sick or feeling distressed. I don’t only want to cry out to You when I can barely whisper! I don’t want to wait until it is too late to ask for Your help. You are always willing to help, but I am so reluctant to speak to You. Today, may I be in prayer continuously.

Heavenly Father, I pray for my maturity in faith. Lord, I pray that I keep the line of communication open with You. I praise You, Lord, for our baby! We don’t deserve such a blessing, but Lord, we are so grateful. Lord, I pray for the health of our baby. I pray that I eat the right things and the right amount of things. I pray for Your hand of protection upon our baby. Lord, I pray for my husband, that he would feel so close to You right now. I pray that You would anoint him and point in the direction he should lead this family in. Lord, I pray that he walks closer and closer with You everyday. I pray for my family, my parents, my brother, and relatives, that they would know You intimately. I pray for Your will to be done. I pray for Lianne, for her safety and for her relationship with You to grow. Lord, I lift up all the pregnant women, that they would be covered by Your hand throughout their whole pregnancy and even after giving birth. Lord, I love You. I praise You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.