Aug. 29, 2008 - Not Just Another Quiverfull Blog Entry
There is something to say for long conversations with your best friend. It may take up time in my day when I should be teaching, cleaning, or some other busyness but I really need these conversations to keep me grounded and to help me firm up what I believe and why. (Thanks, Jenn) 
So on to my thoughts for the day. We are a quiverfull family. We truly want as many blessings as God sees fit to give us. I don't know how many that will be, we may even be done, I just know that I find great peace in leaving family planning up to God. He is the only One we seek guidance from in making these decisions. We do NOT look to our peers, the TV, our family, or even to our current circumstances. Actually if we start to "look" like the world around us then we must be doing something wrong. Scary, no,not really. We trust that God has a plan and He knows what is best for us.
Some may see a new pregnancy as inconvienent or even as a terrible mistake, but God makes no mistakes. I believe that God has a set plan for our lives and that includes our family size. If He knows the number of hairs on our heads, how could He not know the number of our offsprinng. Therefore,if He has a set number of children for me I have the choice to delay or completely close the door on His blessings, but I can't increase the number He has already set. I know of several families that love God and greatly wish to increase their family by just one more child, and yet their great desire has yet to have created a child. Only God opens and closes the womb.
Does that make sense? I don't see it as a sin to have a sterilization but you WILL miss out on blessings God planned for you. I actually feel sorry for those who follow through with a sterilization, you don't even know what you might be missing out on. A child is a bigger blessing than a new job, a promotion, a new raise or even winning the lottery.
I wonder about families that choose to limit their famliy size and think about their future. Who will help them as they age and all sorts of issues that may arise as time passes. I know people prevent blessings because of current situations but doesn't God see what is going on in your life today? He knows.
Think about the faith that Noah had in building the ark in an area that had never seen rain with friends and neighbors who scoffed at his faith in an unseen God. He continued to follow the path that God chose for Him and Noah was mightily blessed.
I can't tell the future but I have faith that God knows what He is doing. I do not ascertain to have all the answers, I am still trying to understand this call myself. I just know that putting God in charge of our fertility has given me peace and a greater faith in my walk with Jesus.
I guess I say all this to ask for respect in our choice and those who choose a quiverfull lifestyle. Yes, we know what causes it and yes, we enjoy making these blessings.
Comments
Aug. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jennifer Major
I love you just the way you are - and I love this entry! People can see who you really are and what you really believe. And, I love that you don't judge those of us who just aren't quite there yet! :)
By the way, Palin is also a HOMESCHOOLER! Knew you'd love that!
Aug. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by crazybusy
Amen, sister! :)
Love, Alyssa....loving my 6 blessings... so far.... :)
