Love Covers
Life doesn’t always go as planned. The unexpected happens. It rains on the just and the unjust. Tragedies strike. Circumstances challenge. Life disappoints.
But love covers.
This week I found out that my oldest daughter, Cammie (18), is pregnant. Once the news set in, my initial thoughts were the same as Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus when he was engaged to Mary:
…not willing to make her a publick example, I was minded to put her away privily.
Joseph’s reasons for wanting to protect Mary were no different than mine. Mary’s potential scoffing and stoning would have been unjust; Mary was innocent. But Joseph did not yet know that. So he was minded to put her away privily. And so was I for Cammie.
But the One whom Mary birthed took my place, and yours, and Cammie’s on Calvary.
Love covered.
And even in the storms of life He is STILL LORD.
Love covers. It doesn’t cover up; it covers over.
I remember being there. Pregnant with Cammie. Her father and I not married. Ashamed, scared. Naturally, I wanted more for her.
But love covered. And love covers still.
Looking back over the previous weeks, I clearly see his preparation. Like so many times in life, I knew something was up. I learned a long time ago that those burdens, unsettling feelings, and stirrings are for the prompting of prayer. And so I prayed.
Last weekend I received a text from Cammie while she was at drill about the possibility of her deployment for Iraq this summer. I sank to my bed and prayed. We knew this was a very likely possibility at some point. “Is this it, Lord?” Later, Cammie told me it was voluntary deployment.
But the Lord kept stirring me. Clearly, the needs all around are many. Financial struggles, sickness, disasters, turmoil, families torn apart, hopelessness, addictions. The list goes on. I prayed.
And now this.
Cammie will have a lot of tough decisions to make. She’s getting ready to enroll in college. Her boyfriend, Trey, recently joined the National Guard. They need your prayers.
Love covers.
I recently read a blogpost about the present being a “present”. So often I plan for the coming week with a myriad of notes, lists and reminders. I like to be organized. But sometimes I forget to live for today.
God’s grace has covered me so beautifully this past week. Jumping ahead to the needs that will come is not an option. By God’s grace, my brain will not allow it. When I’m tempted to visit yesterday and the “what ifs” that come with regret, I can’t go there. It is truly of the Lord’s mercies that I am not consumed.
Love covered.
I know there is much to be considered and many needs to be met. And I trust Him. I don’t know all the answers. Uncertainty can be unsettling. But I see Him working. I see Him drawing this mother- and father-to-be.
Love covers.
Am I angry? Yes.
But love covers.
Am I hurt? Yes.
But love covers.
Am I disappointed? Yes.
But love covers.
For Cammie and Trey, as you face the reality of this situation and prepare for the responsibilities of a child, as you make tough decisions and face certain consequences—
Love covers.
For my husband, for me, for Cammie’s father, for Courtney and Sophie and Cammie’s grandparents, for Trey’s family—
Love covers.
When words fail and my heart aches, when my soul is overwhelmed within me, I will choose to remember—
Love covers.
PRAISE GOD!
Love covers.
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Proverbs 10:12
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
I am so proud to call you my sister-to receive the encouragement of His words through you-to lift my head when sad-to be your sister–I am so proud.
You are truly a wonderful mom! Thanks for sharing such a personal testimony.
Though the storm has not yet passed, you remind us to stay covered.
Yes, His love covers, and He covers through you and yes, this is indeed your best post.
What beautiful work He is already doing!
With love and prayers,
Ginger-Inez
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Wow Rena. I see with joy, God adding a new name to your life. Grandma. You will be a blessing to this child, and to your children, Trey and Cammie. I can see so clearly, how God has specifically chosen you for just such a time as this. There is no one else so perfectly fitted to live the life and to run this race that God has set before you. I love your attitude. By His grace and through continuing to seek his face, all will be well.
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Wow, Rena. This post made me cry. You are an amazing mother and what an example for your daughter! Still lifting Cammie up in prayer. Love you!
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Wow, that was a very good post. I feel bad that Cammie might go to Iraq. I’ll pray for you Uncle Joe, Cammie, and Courtney!
God Bless,
Gordon
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Rena..this is your other sister…and I love you.God’s hand is on this situation and you will see his hand often through this trial.I’ve walked that road and the emotions that you’ll experience will ultimatly bring you into such JOY! God does use those things that are meant to harm us and uses them for his purposes nd he is gonna bring you Joy.The experience of being a mother is such a blessing…but girl wait until you know the love God gives us for our grandchildren…I love all of you and our prayers will always be with all of you.
Rena,
I have seen you go through so many trials and tribulations and then you stand up straighten your shoulders and start again. this is just another trial and you know that god has said he would not put you through more than you can handle so hold him to his word and believe in him. keep your eyes to the heavens and your heart straight with him and this to will pass….
Cammie,
I remember the day that you came home from the hospital you where a very precious little thing and a bright star in your mom and dads eyes. Remember what god said you are his child and he will be there for you even in the hard times this is just one of the hard times but he is still with you and he will always be there. It is so hard for me to think of you as a mother, but that is what you are now and God will guide you through this. When times get tough lean on him and he will help you when the tears start to fall from your eyes just remember they are falling from his eyes as well.
To both of you god has said ” I am your father I will comfort you I will protect you and I will love you ” and this he say’s with all his heart.
I love both of you and my prayers are with you all the time.
Ken..
Please remember the spirit of the lord is always with you and around you, because god loves you
Praying for you and Cammie and your whole family. But one thing’s for certain: that baby is a blessing, and you and your family will be blessed by his/her presence. It’s hard now, I know — but you are right. Love covers all, and love will surround this beautiful child.
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Rena, thank you for stopping by my blog. Just wanted you to know that I have thought about you and Cammie several times since reading your blog. God knows the plans He has not just for you, Cammie, but for this baby (Jere. 29:11) that HE has planned although it feels like a curve ball right now. Keep us posted as we continue to pray.
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Thank you Righteous Father for Your Word. Thank you Lord Jesus for the testimony of your children and your precious blood by which we overcome. Thank you that love truly covers. Lord, I pray that you bless Cammie’s womb and put a holy hedge of protection around her and her family. I ask O’Gracious Father that you put all things in Your divine order according to Your perfect will for this entire family. Holy Father bless them and cover them in Your Precious, tangible, Love. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Rena,
Thank you for directing me to this post. My parents made everything possible for me when I was in Cammie’s situation. While they stood firm in their morals and never condoned, they were also careful to never shame, belittle, or blame. They were always loving and supportive even in their hurt. I am so glad Cammie has such a wonderful mother. She is very fortunate. I’ll be reading. Can’t wait to see what God has up his sleeve to perfect this situation. Bet it’ll be good!
Nicole
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This is an awesome post.
You have told something a lot of people wouldn’t. You have shared your heart and your hurt. But you have also shared your faith, hope and love for us , God and your family.
You are truly blessed and truly a wonderful mother and friend.
God will see you all through and has covered you all with his love. It is so -because I see it poured out within the pages here.
I know things will work out well for you all, because you have made God your rock and your redemmer, your shelter in a storm.
God Bless you all and Big Hugs
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