🌱 Nurturing Was Always There
From a woman with a deep desire to be a mother, still waiting
I’ve always been nurturing. People would describe me that way even when I was little—sweet, kind, gentle. That desire has grown into a longing to nurture a family of my own.
But the world we live in can be terrifying. It’s made me hesitant at times, unsure of whether I really want to bring children into it. I’ve had experiences that made me question if I could ever fully trust someone with my heart, much less raise children together.
Psalm 112:7 (AMP)
“He will not fear bad news; His heart is steadfast, trusting [confidently relying on and believing] in the LORD.”
There were seasons where I didn’t want marriage or kids. I was guarded, unsure if I’d ever be safe enough to surrender to those dreams. But I also knew God’s design was never meant to be shaped by fear. And so I’ve been asking Him to shift my heart, to restore what was broken by disappointment.
Philippians 2:13 (AMP)
“For it is [not your strength, but] it is God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.”
Now, I see the picture more clearly. I desire a family. I want to walk into motherhood with a husband by my side, doing it the way God designed—with covenant, with covering, with love.
“I didn’t always picture a partner in that dream. Now I do. And I see it through God’s eyes, not just mine.”
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