Taking,care,God,Gift,before,Bi family Taking care of God's Gift before Birth

Raising a family can be challenging and stressful at times. However, the common goals and emotional, financial, and physical investments made can be a common bond between husband and wife. One that compliments their marriage relationship.Of A lot of women avoid wearing nice clothes when they getpregnant because they believe that they look fat or ugly. You know that there’snothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman glowing and smiling, so youshouldn’t hide your body during p

Inanother article you learned that “Babies are a Gift of God”, asstated in Psalm 127:3 “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord:and the fruit of the womb is His reward.” Howshould parents take care of this Gift from God before the child isborn? This article will look at three areas on how to take care ofGod's gift before birth. These areas are the Physical Diet, theSpiritual Diet, and the Marital diet. The word “diet” meansbasically a manner of living or a mode of life generally prescribedby a physician. Each Mother's (individual's) life should be regulatedby the Great Physician, Jesus.  Thefirst area in taking care of God's Gift, your baby, before birth isthe Physical diet. This includes number one what you eat and what youdrink. Nutritional eating is advised by many if not all healthexperts. As a Mother you should develop a Diet with a Physician orNutritional experts help. The mother should eat foods from the FiveFood groups daily: grains,vegetables, fruits, milk products, and proteins. It is also recommendthat the mother gets the right vitamins and minerals. The mothershould remember what she eats will effect the Baby's Health. As amother carrying a child it is advised by Physicians that she shouldavoid Tobacco products, Alcohol, Drugs (unless prescribed), and a lotof Caffeine. Again, as an encouragement to Mothers they should seek aPhysician's advice on her diet. Second, the Physical diet shouldinclude the proper rest and exercise. Rest is recommended, and eventaking a 30 minute nap in the later stages of pregnancy. Exercise isalso recommend to help the mother stay fit which will help themduring the delivery and after the Baby is born to lose theunnecessary weight they may have gained during the pregnancy.Christian Mothers (and Fathers) should take heed to the followingverse: 1 Corinthians10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, doall to the glory of God.”  Thesecond area in taking care of God's Gift, your baby, before birth isthe Spiritual Diet. During pregnancy the Mother may or will facetimes of anguish, pain, discouragement, anger, or loneliness just tomention a few areas of trials. The best place to find help duringthese times is from the Heavenly Father, the creator of life, andthe Word of God. Your personal relationship with Him will bring youthrough these times. If, you do not have a personal relationship withthe Heavenly Father and know Christ as Saviour you are encouraged tomake this decision. Romans10:9 – 10says “That ifthou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believein thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt besaved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and withthe mouth confession is made unto salvation.”To have a personal relationship you need believed in your Heart thatChrist died for you on the cross and accept Him by Faith as Saviour.Once you know Him as Saviour take time to read the Bible and claimHis promises. One of His great promises is found in 1Peter 5:7, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”Thereare many great promises like this one that will help you through yourpregnancy. The second part of the Spiritual diet is Prayer;Philippians 4:6 – 7 “Becareful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplicationwith thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And thepeace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your heartsand minds through Christ Jesus.” The last, part of the Spiritual diet is church attendance; Hebrews 10:24 – 25 “And let usconsider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Notforsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of someis; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see theday approaching.” Church attendance is the one of the best place you can go to findencouragement and other ladies that are going through or have gonethrough what you are experiencing now that you are pregnant. Thiswill be the greatest support group if you allow it to be. TheSpiritual diet will allow you to focus properly and keep yourpriorities in the right perspective. Spiritual Renewal is like aSpring Shower that brings new life.   Thethird area in taking care of God's Gift, your Baby is the MaritalDiet. Many over look this part of Pregnancy. What better time thanthis to grow closer as a couple and support one another. Amos3:3 “Can twowalktogether,except they be agreed?”Unity will build a strong marriage. Thinking of this diet as a coupleyou first should consider one another emotional needs. Mothers andFather both go through times of stress and easy to“Pusheach others Buttons” times.Besensitive to what makes you or your spouse to to get angry. When youdo get angry make sure to apologize with a sincere heart and makethings right. Leave all excuses aside and just admit you were wrong.Take to heart Ephesians4:26 “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sungo down uponyour wrath:” Second,take time to read your Bibles together and Pray with each other. Third, just take some time to enjoy one another company. Have a datenow and then; or do like some couples do and set aside one night eachweek to something special with each other. Fourth, as mention beforego to church regularly and get involved with a good couples group andBible Study. Last, make your marriage 100% on each of your part. Husbands and Wives (Mom and Dad) should learn to help each other withall the household chores including cleaning the house, laundry,dishes, and what ever needs to be done. Colossians3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and notunto men;” “Walktogether” inyour marriage and reap the blessings of the Lord and happiness eventhrough trials.   Inconclusion, the final words on this subject: “Taking Care of God'sGift before Birth”. Look at these Diets: Physical, Spiritual, andMarital as way to serve the Lord and give Him the Glory with yourpregnancy Mothers and with your marriage as a couple (Mother andFather). Parents remember these words from the Word of God: 1Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast,unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as yeknow that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”Learn now to serve the Lord and it will be easier to raise a GodlyFamily for Him.