Infertility Encouragement from Sarah's LaughterSample

God Knows

Does anyone seriously think infertility is purely physical? We can endure medical tests far easier than emotional trials. When we start another period, just as another friend joyfully announces another pregnancy, words fail to describe the raging conflict in our heart. We want to be happy for her, but we can’t get past the broken pieces of our own shattered heart to find a way to congratulate her. How can we approach God with such hurt, when we can’t even put words to the intensity of our feelings?

Jesus was a magnificent teacher. One day, surrounded by a huge crowd of people, He went up on a mountainside, sat down, and taught them—among other things—how to pray. He told them that they didn’t need to keep repeating themselves. There was no need for empty, vain repetitions and meaningless phrases just so others could hear them pray. Imagine their relief when Jesus said to them, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” No need to come up with just the right phrase. No need for eloquent speech, or the proper description. There’s no pressure of having to make God fully understand. He told them that God already knew their need. God knew.

The same Jesus who sat on the mountainside two thousand years ago sits beside you now. He loves you, and says to you, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” He knows how much you need someone to understand your frustration when your period starts. He knows how much you need wisdom to decide on the next step in treatment. He knows before you ask Him. He knew that you’d need encouragement before you did. He knew that you had a problem with fertility before you did. He knew you would need encouragement in that area of your life—and included the stories of Hannah, Sarah, and Elizabeth in His Word. He knows what you need, and He knows the answers to your problem. He walks before you and prepares the way.

God knows.