Learning Contentment

As of today, I am still pregnant and waiting to meet our 2nd child and first son. Our doctor thought last Monday that he would probably make his appearance this past weekend. So we cleaned the house, did the laundry, double checked the hospital bag, and really tried to make sure we were “ready” (really, can you ever be “ready”?).  And here it is, Tuesday of next week, and he is still nice and snug inside.

Waiting. Sometimes, it’s one of the hardest things in life – from pregnancy, to a potential new job, to trying to sell a home, to watching a loved one declining in health. None of us are immune to this. We all have to wait on things in life, and in many ways, this is a good, humbling reminder that we are not in control of our days.

In regards to our pregnancy, my husband and I are very aware that with the joy of a new baby comes much transition, busyness, sleepless nights, and a whole new routine. And so we jokingly refer to this time right now as “the calm before the storm.” In the midst of this calm, I’m reminded to be content with each day; to take every last moment in of just the 3 of us; of really enjoying these moments with just my daughter and me. And during this time of waiting, God is teaching us much about finding joy and fulfillment in His plan and His perfect timing for our lives.

What are you being asked to wait on right now? How can you live contently through each day, rather than longing for what you do not yet have?