Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was childless. The Lord heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. (Genesis 25:21 HCSB)
Isaac was prepared by the Lord for this moment. His own mother was 100 years old before finally being blessed with his birth, and he was 40 before he was married to Rebekah, so I can only imagine that he fully understood his mother's story of infertility and waiting. God primed Isaac's heart for a time like this. When he recognized his wife's infertility, he also recognized the need for prayer in that moment. And the Lord heard his prayer! What a relief! God knows what He has created us for and what His purposes are for us and he still listens to us and others who petition for us. I can't wrap my mind around how big He is or how much He loves us but I sure am thankful for how the open invitation to talk with Him. And I'm VERY thankful for my husband and all the other prayer warriors who are helping us through this. Just as one
example, I definitely know God is showing His favor by reducing the side effects that I posted about yesterday!
I am so proud of you both! I love you so much!
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