Kelly's Korner is doing a SUYL about infertility so I wanted to use this opportunity to focus on Shiloh. Shiloh is an incredible Bible study that I went through towards the end of our infertility journey. It is truly unlike any other study or book on the topic. There isn't much Christian support in the area of infertility. The few books I found were ok but, just kind of gave me a pity party attitude and that was all. Shiloh focuses on TRUTH, God's direction and leading, His purpose for this journey, how to make decisions involving treatments, loss through miscarriage or stillbirth, adoptions, fertility treatments, how to handle relationships, and so much more. It spoke to me when I needed it the most. The lady who wrote it has had her own struggles in this area and it is clear from her questions that she know the pain involved but doesn't just empathizes and let you camp out in that dangerous place that can lead to bitterness or other Spirit quenching emotions. She gives scriptures that bring life and light to a dark time.
I am blessed to be able to take one hopeful mother through it right now and it is so neat to see how it works in her life as well. The study was written by Julie Fowler a member of Watermark Church in Dallas. It has recently been published by the church and you can get a copy by contacting Lindsay Lauderdale at Watermark through shiloh@watermark.org.
If you are still waiting on your baby then I pray that the Lord blesses you with peace in the wait and the joy of parenthood.
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
Psalm 126:5
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