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Ephesians 1:7-8 says, “He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.”

I have talked to a few women about their infertility journey, and the one common theme I hear is they think their infertility is a consequence of past sin. Let me reassure you God is not punishing you for your past. God loves you and redeems all things, you are beyond worthy of being a mother.

Sometimes, when things do not make sense, we try to make sense of it ourselves by using earthy logic. I sinned therefore, this must be a result of sin. According to scripture, when you surrender your sin to God, he restores your soul, and you are made new. You are a new creation and are loved unconditionally by the Father. His love for you does not waiver by your performance. So what can you do? Let go of past shame that is holding you down and release that to God. You allowed the conviction from the Holy Spirit to change you, and now let grace from God release you.

You can either let your past control you, or you can take ownership and let your past mistakes make you a better friend, spouse and future parent. God wants to use your past to glorify him to show how far you have come. God is so proud of you and the work you have done in your life, you should be too.

Prayer: God, we pray to let go of guilt and shame and move on to a future filled with forgiveness and mercy. We pray to see in our lives how you can use all things to glorify you. We thank you for your grace, and we love you. Amen.