18 | Am I Failing God If I Can’t Conceive? Understanding ‘Be Fruitful & Multiply’

“Be Fruitful and Multiply” - The Pressure You Were Never Meant to Carry Do you ever hear “be fruitful and multiply” and wonder if you’re somehow falling short - especially when you’re longing for a baby and it’s not happening? It can start to feel like your fertility journey is tied to your purpose, leaving you questioning where you stand with God as you wait for a positive pregnancy test or notice ovulation symptoms that seem to lead nowhere. In this episode, I’ll unpack what this verse in Genesis actually means - and why it’s not a personal command you’re responsible to fulfil. We’ll look at how this subtle misunderstanding can create pressure, confusion, and doubt, especially when you’re trying to trust in God through the uncertainty of infertility. You’ll see how it's possible to separate your desire for a baby from your standing before God, so you can release the weight of feeling like you need to make something happen that’s ultimately out of your control. This is about finding steadiness again - learning to trust in God while navigating fertility and conception, and resting in the truth that your place with Him has never depended on whether or not you have a child. Lyndell xx ⭐️ Leave a Review If you found this episode hopeful or helpful, I'd be SO grateful if you'd leave one or two sentences about what this podcast has meant to you. Words of affirmation are my love language, so hearing from you makes my day and lets me know if this podcast is valuable to you! Also, your feedback helps others who are looking for support and encouragement while struggling to conceive, find the podcast. 💛  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (scroll to the bottom of the show page) 💛  On Spotify, you can follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!