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| Room for two or more! |
We are hearing so many
crazy things these days, but this one should put a smile on our faces.
Currently, there is a “growing market for double strollers…reflecting a shift
in American lifestyles” as reported by Gretchen Livingston, a former senior researcher at Pew Research. To add to this fact,
older mothers (45+) also had the highest twin birth rates in the United States (statista.com). Life does, in fact, go on for moms whether this is a first or multiple-birth pregnancy.
The birth of every
single baby, multiple or not, is a miracle because not only does each person
born on this earth have numerous and intricate body parts, but every single
person has a soul too. Unfortunately, many people
never even give a thought to the fact they not only have a body to care for
while on this earth but also a soul. It comprises our "total being"
from the time we are born. "Each unique human soul begins at
conception." Click here if you are curious: Questions Anyone?
Center of Everything
So why is it so important that the human
body should even have a soul? First, in Hebrew where the word soul comes
from, it means "life, self, breath"--a necessary component the
same as a heart. And in the Bible, Jesus says, "Don't be afraid of those
who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. . ."
(Matthew 10:28 NLT). In other words, our souls cannot be destroyed. They are
that important!
Second, our soul is the center of
everything--all our good and not so good decisions. Truly, it's the
"integrity" center of our being and it plays a part in helping us understand
truthfulness, faithfulness, goodness, and morality to name but a few. This
probably sounds familiar because as single-again women we have dealt with
many of these human characteristics over and over.
Our unique soul helps us face not only
the major life-sustaining determinations that can change the direction of our
life, but also warns us about every silly choice, indulgence, and
worthless gain before we make them.
Sometimes (like all humans) we may ignore
our internal warnings and go ahead anyway with a poor choice. This is when it's
important to stop and realize how we may or may not be taking care of our
soul. It's like perhaps "bruising" the soul on purpose. The
soul, therefore, is affected by every choice, good or not so good.
The Joy Factor
Now let's switch gears for a moment.
Which would we rather choose as a single-again woman: joy or misery? Silly
question, right? No doubt we would choose joy but, hundreds of people willingly
give up what would make their lives the very best they could be and unwillingly
choose the worst possible option without giving it much thought.
For so many years as married women, we may
have felt like there was just no choice available for us. And this is totally
understandable. Sometimes with a serious and worse yet, dangerous situation in
addition to no support from others, decisions seem impossible and lonely.
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| Nothing better than peace |
Now we can understand by the discussion
in today's blog that no matter what happened in the past or exactly when our
souls are still intact! They belong to only us and God. We made
reasonable decisions to get to where we are right now, and nothing and no one can separate
us from God's love--ever!
God Is There for Each One of Us, Especially
Now
In the coming days, weeks and months,
women will continue to have their babies even through this health crisis. But
it is a new norm. Hospitals may not be able to keep a new mom for as long as
they would like but instead send them and their baby(ies) home for safety. And
family may not be able to travel to support the mom. So, let’s help each other the
best we can manage. There is always something we can do for our neighbors.
Remember, regardless what’s going on in this world, God
holds our soul in His hand and now you can make it on your own
with His blessings of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23 NLT). It's the
JOY FACTOR! Hallelujah! Amen.
"And what do you benefit if you gain
the whole world but lose your own soul?" (Matthew 16:26 NLT).
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