Today's Reading....

You have probably noticed that I have been sporadic at best at posting to the blogs. Unfortunately I don't see that changing in the near future. These last few weeks of pregnancy are taking their toll on my body. With my other two pregnancies I was very active right up to delivery. With this one I had a bout of sciatica in early April that seemed to linger. Now hip, leg, and pelvic movement are painful and restricted. This pain makes it incredibly difficult to be in one position for an extended period of time, particularly sitting in the desk chair.

All that to get to this: I have chosen a scripture for my own uplift and encouragement:

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

"Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety." 1 Timothy 2:15

"I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:12-13

I know that you all keep us in your prayers, and we definitely appreciate them. Now more than ever, though, I could use some specific prayer. Please pray for strength in my body and mind, encouragement for my spirit, the ability to continue to care for my family, a quick, pain-free, uncomplicated delivery, and perfect health for our newest edition to the Scalf clan.

For those that scoff at the "pain-free delivery" idea. Its very possible if we apply our faith to God's Word. The full concept is explained in a book that I love Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize which can be purchased here or here.

Basically, with faith, a woman stands on all that God has promised including those regarding the Hebrew women in birth, our healing being bought by Christ's death on the cross, etc. It is a fantastic read even if you aren't pregnant. it is particularly helpful if you are having problems conceiving. Its going to become my standard gift to moms-to-be and those wanting to be moms.

Thanks again for your prayers. Please feel free to comment with any other scriptures that you feel might be of encouragement to us right now.

Love to all!