Because He Lives + 30 Weeks

With Easter quickly approaching, a few of my most-loved hymns have been stuck in my head for the past few weeks. One of my absolute favorites, "Because He Lives" has a verse that holds extra meaning for me this year. 

How sweet to hold a newborn baby

And feel the pride and joy He gives

But greater still, the calm  assurance

This child can face uncertain days because He lives

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow

Because He lives, all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just because He lives

One of the first worries I had when I first found out I was pregnant was the state of the world my little baby would be entering. Sins that were once black and white are now portrayed as gray areas, and those who speak up for truth and what is right are often ridiculed. Uncertain days? It has been promised that Sarah Parker and any of my other future children will face them. The line in this song, however, reminds me that the One who has defeated death is also the One who is in charge of those days and of those children. I pray that He gives them boldness to speak truth and stand firm even in uncertain times.

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What Fruit are you? Spark is the size of a butternut squash (approx. 17 inches)
Due date: June 12, 2015
How far along: 30 weeks, 1 day
Gender:  Girl!
Maternity clothes: I'm pretty much wearing maternity clothes exclusively
Sleep: I've been waking up more and it is a lot more difficult to get comfortable
Food cravings: Milk. I seriously can't get enough
Symptoms: Minor pelvis and back pain
Movement: Sarah Parker has been very active lately
Labor signs: None!
What I miss: Wearing normal, non-maternity, clothes
What I'm loving: This lovely spring weather
What I'm looking forward to: A relaxing Spring Break
Best moment this week: Having Friday off work to spend with my family and reflect on Easter