I started out married life at age 20 with no plans of having children. I had plenty of reasons, and they all seemed good to me. I knew that Christ died for my sins, giving me the sure hope of eternal life. I thought I could coast through life.
Two years later, I started dealing with a trial that God allowed in my life. As a result of this trial, I realized a year later that I needed to give up my control of having no children. A fellow church member and friend reminded me that God would not give me more than I could handle.
Two years later our first child was born. This was a difficult transition for me, but I came to realize without a doubt that children are a blessing. I was very thankful that I was a mother. God seems to have to work hard on me. I am grateful for His grace in continually not giving up on me.
Throughout the years, we’ve had more trials, a thorn in the flesh, and the blessing of more children. We have six precious living children and precious children lost to miscarriages. However, we have used contraception. In recent years, though, it weighed heavily that this did not seem in line with God’s Will. The church provided ideas on possible times when contraception might be considered, but it wa ...
