Two Truths and a Lie about God's Will in Miscarriage

Christ’s death and resurrection open the door for our salvation. Jesus makes “safe the way that leads on high, and [closes] the path to misery.” God not only makes us new, He drives history forward to the New Heavens and the New Earth, where there is no more sorrow. He works to pull us out of a world of death and decay. Momma Theologians Practical Takeaways Meditate on Psalm 139. We gravitate towards the sections on being fearfully and wonderfully made, but do not neglect the rest of the Psalm, especially the emphasis on God’s constant care of and presence with you. Consider more empathetic alternatives to “it was God’s will,” especially ones that account for the complexity of God’s will. What could you say instead to a friend who has lost her baby? Here are some ideas to get you thinking: I’m sorry you lost your baby. It’s right to grieve your miscarriage. God did not design the world to be this way. Remember how Jesus wept at Lazarus’s tomb? He isn’t indifferent to your pain. God sees your sorrow, hears your cries, and is working to bring death to an end.     3. If you are currently grieving miscarriage, set aside time to lament, honestly bringing your pain before God as you seek to trust Him. For more comfort regarding miscarriage, I highly recommend the book Held, edited by Abbey Wedgeworth, for mom, and the corresponding Ours, edited by Eric Schumacher, for dad. Read the full essay here. We are so thankful you found us here! Momma Theologians is a new motherhood ministry podcast and our mission is to revive spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. We offer resources, articles, essays, a monthly devotional newsletter and more at www.mommatheologians.com Be sure to follow us on social media @mommatheologians __________________________________________ Momma Theologians Contributor Kyleigh Dunn Kyleigh Dunn is wife to Ezra and mother to three young girls. She reads obsessively, enjoys playing oboe and piano, and seeks to spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the church and apply theology and biblical encouragement to moms experiencing them. Kyleigh blogs at www.thesojourningdunns.wordpress.com and can be found on Instagram @kyleighrdunn or Facebook @thesojourningdunns.