GOSPEL4 MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE 2014
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facing motherhood again after 16 years. If someone had told me that I would have another child, I would have laughed in his or her face. As a matter of fact, after my husband and I got married, many people insinuated that we were going to have a child, and I laughed and rebuked them. Here I am in the prime of my life. My business is thriving; our ministry is growing; my children are becoming men and calming their independence; and my m a r r i a g e i s a m a z i n g, especially at the thought of a "empty nest" in plain view. A baby was not in our plans. But even as I’m writing this I am reminded that before the foundation of the world and before I was even formed in my mother’s womb, He knew me, He called me, and skillfully planned out my life. The irony in serving God is that even knowing this spiritual truth, we still try and plan our own lives without including God. It feels like I'm starting all over again, but I have confidence in God to help me every step of the way, and what a relief that is for me. I never planned my pregnancies, so it always seemed to be an interruption. But, thanks be to God, it isn't so this time. I know that all things work
Motherhood Again By First Lady Allison Mahon
together for the good. I truly believe with my whole heart that God is the giver of life, and therefore the fruit of my womb is blessed. Instead of thinking about whether the time was right or wrong, I threw up my hands and said, "Lord, I need your help to understand your plan for this child's life so I can align my self with your Will for him that I may train him in your Way.” I am truly grateful that God doesn’t always give us what we want, but He promises to always supply our needs. I am learning to trust in God ever the more, because I am fully persuaded that He knew my son, Josiah before he was formed in my womb, and that He has a plan for his life. I have embraced this
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truth, allowing this same faith to transcend for my life, causing me to trust God’s plans for me. So how is Motherhood working for me? I'm growing in God's grace daily. I find myself in continuous seeking, to not only train this child in the Way, but also for me to not deviate from the Way as I was taught. This has to be one of my life's greatest experiences. What a God! I stand in awe of Him, even I rejected His plan. He never gave up on me and, Beloved, He won’t give up on you. So be encouraged He does all things well.