Jul 21 2008
The Power of Prayer
I have so much to say I honestly don’t know where to begin. I’m sure this little update on my family will turn into a series of blog posts since I tend to be long winded. I am amazed at how I feel today. First day home alone with a new baby, a 16 month old and a 4 year old nad I’m actually not freaking out, I have had a shower and the kids have been bathed, I have actually checked email, eaten and am now blogging, but the best part….. I squeezed into my favorite pre-pregnancy Old Navy Flirt jeans!!! I am rockin’ , but no seriously I am blessed. I fully expected to be a blithering bundle of nerves hiding under the bed by the time my husband arrived here at 4:30 pm today, however it is 2pm and I am sooooo happy and feeling soooo blessed.
Readers of my blog, let me tell you what I am attributing this to. The power of prayer. It’s funny, the other morning, in fact the first morning I woke up in my own bed after spending days at the hospital God put a quote in my mind. Where else would it have come from? I’ve never read this anywhere that I recall, though for the purpose of not plagarizing I won’t say it is 100% original. But the quote was
“I do not believe in the power of despair, but I do believe in the power of prayer.”
I didnt’ know at the time what that meant or why I had just all of a sudden had it put into my mind, but now I do. God put it there and I prayed that I’d be able to handle all this. Now, sitting here I feel as though I can. I know I can because PRAYER WORKS and even if I’m the only one praying for me, which I know isnt’ the case, I will NOT despair.
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I totally can relate with what you are experiencing and every day will be a new adventure especially with 3 children. Just know that you are not alone, God is guiding you.
Prayers are miraculous and are definitely answered. I know that God has big plans for you and all you need to do is listen and you will be blessed.
Congratulations on your new precious baby! My two are also 16 months apart and although that first year was HARD HARD HARD, we made it because of prayer. Enjoy every minute of it! You’ll reap the rewards after baby starts to sit up and “plays” more with the older two.
Beautiful post Alyssa! Prayer and reflective thought is nutrition for the soul
How wonderful that you have found this peace right now as you are surrounded by the beautiful children and family with which you are blessed.
I’m so happy for you!
Glad to see that you are having a good day. Remember to rest when you can, work when you can and be a family first. God will lead the way.
Alyssa, thanks for sharing your fears with us and that they didn’t come to pass. I believe in the power of prayer but sometimes I forget. Don’t know why. Thanks for the beautiful reminder. I’m so glad you’ve had a good day.
Wonderful post Alyssa. You are blessed with three wonderful children and a thoughtful and caring husband. God will guide you through each day. I love the quote. It’s so meaningful! Good luck and enjoy the time with your children!
Amen! Your post is exactly right; thank you so much for reminding us how God truly blesses us when we ask for his help.
Btw, in response to the comment you left me, I found your site at the Mom Bloggers Club site!
congrats, sweetie!!! the pict from the post before is JUST adorable!!!!
so happy for y’all!
Anytime I feel overwhelmed, the Lord brings the verse “God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but of power, might, and of a sound mind”…more of a song that was from a bible verse, but I say that over and over and it calms me down!
Dear Alyssa,
I am so glad that I took the time to read your blog this morning. I agree with all of the other responses. I am definitely a believer in the power of prayer, but can always use the reminder, especially today. I am also the mom of 3—2 grownup and 1 almost grownup. Mine weren’t as close in age as yours. Anyway, right now, I am enjoying the present, but also missing those baby/preschool years with them. Everyone says it, but please remember to enjoy every minute! It goes so fast!
Blessings,
Sandy
AMEN!!! Ah yes, the power of prayer is an awesome thing!
Especially when you have 3 kiddos! 
I do have to say that I’m with you, going from 2 to 3 kids was much much easier (so far anyway of course I’m only 3 months into it) than going from 1 to 2.
I’m so glad you are feeling as good as you are! Can’t wait to chat it up with you soon.
What a beautiful post, and amen to the power of prayer. I would be totally lost without. And YIPPPEE for pre-preg. jeans!