It almost feels like this story in my heart is too big to write down, as if words can't do it justice. I think I'm also still processing and as I'm writing, God is still at work in me.
Every testimony starts with ... but God! In the physical alot of things seems impossible, then God orchestrates everything to fit perfectly! Like Jesus used 2 fish and 5 loaves to feed thousands. Every story is to show us His immense power and glory, so that we can stand amazed everytime.
God spoke to me and said He wants me to trust Him for "family planning". I prayed to ask wheather we can book a sterilization and He gave me a vision of a baby girl. I felt such peace and was convinced God will give my body a break from childbearing before giving me this promised baby. My husband was also on board to trust God and surrender.
Great was my suprise when I found out I'm pregnant again, against all odds. We might forget our heart desires and prayers, but God remembers! I had a heart desire to have twins from the age of 7. I also contended for years and cried out to God to restore the births the enemy has stolen. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the community of believers and in Messiah Yeshua throughout all generations forever and ever!
Yahweh did go over and above my expectation. Not only will they grow up like twins, being only a year apart, but He restored 2 births. After 2 caesarian sections, I had 2 beautiful natural births. Ellie's birth being a waterbirth at home! I stand awestruck how He placed every little puzzle piece to perfection.
I had to fight a few battles of fear and doubt during my pregnancy, but everytime God's Word remained faithful. I was concerned about possibly driving at night during curfew, driving for an hour with contractions with a 1 year old in the car or managing pains with an one year old, all very real possibilities. The memories of labour and bearing down was still very fresh in my mind and I doubted wheather I was strong enough to endure it again! I prayed and contended for a short labour. God was so faithful.
A dear friend came to our home and prayed with me for the delivery and all that goes with it. That evening I went into labour at 17h45. God gave me strenght to bath the little one and settle him with help of his older sister. We phoned the midwife at 18h30. The first painful contractions started at 18h45 and as I prayed scripture through each contraction, I could feel the pain ease. Yeshua really is the most powerful painkiller! My husband prepared a bath for me, while preparing supper for the kids. The midwife arrived at 19h35. On examination at 19h45, I was fully dilated with buldging membranes. Ellie arrived at 20h08. Thank you for all the prayer warriors that interceded with me during this time. I am grateful and thankful for such a wonderful blessing, our little bright light for Jesus.
#photocredit Printz Photography with Lindie Potgieter
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