Birth defects, are a result of either genetic malformations, or accidents that happened during pregnancy or birth (such as a fallopian tube getting tied around a babies neck).
God is not trying to teach you a lesson, if he were, why would he choose an innocent child? He is not trying to punish you either.
Satan is the father of death and lies, so, it is little wonder that he is using people close to you to discourage you by telling you that God did this to teach you a lesson.
Take heart, you are in good company. The friends of Job told him the same thing - and they were wrong too.
God didn't make a mistake, either. Again, it is either a result of genetics or complications.
Will God get glory out of this? I can not say if or when it will happen.
Can your child use this to give glory to God? Of course he can. It will certainly take a miracle, much more than a simple healing.
2007-09-21 02:02:07
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answered by Christmas Light Guy 7
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First of all God is perfect . Look at Fanny Crosby who knew the Lord , she was blind for a long time and wrote many God glorifying songs .Proverbs 22:6 " Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old , he will not depart from it ". You never know he could be a great blind evangelist ! Teach him to serve and Love of the Lord from the bible . Please read ....John chapter 9:1 -3. John 11:4
2007-09-21 02:00:00
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answered by Anonymous
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God doesn't make mistakes your son is exactly the way he needs to be to complete his journey and serve his purpose think of all the things his his five young years that he has done to touch people every day and the things that his disability has taught you God has a purpose for him it just might not be clear to you yet. Rest assured he knows what he is doing God bless your family on your journey.
2007-09-21 02:07:54
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answered by Anonymous
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First of all, let me assure that God is not punishing you by letting your child have a disability. I was born with birth defects. It is tough being a parent. It is especially hard when you are the parent of a special needs child. I believe that the Lord sees something special in the mother that He calls to parent a disabled child.
Yes, I am sure the Lord has a wonderful plan for your son's life. "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11). The hope and promise of that verse does not exclude people who are handicapped. Jon Erickson Tada is a Christian woman who has been paralyzed since her teens. She is a great Christian author, speaker, and artist. David Ring has Cerebrial Palsey, but he is a pastor/speaker. It is through our weaknesses that God shows Himself strong.
I'm thankful you want to be a good mother, and there's no better time to be thinking about this. I hope your posting will cause other new mothers to think about being godly parents.
How can you be a good mother? The first step is to realize that God gave this child to you, and you and your husband are only stewards or trustees of this little one God has entrusted to you. The Bible says, "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him" (Psalm 127:3). Thank God for your child every day, and ask God to help you be the best parents you can be.
Then, ask yourself why God gave this child to you. Certainly, one reason is to provide for his or her physical well-being; no one is as helpless as a baby. But God also gives children to us to help them grow mentally and emotionally—which is why there is no substitute for spending time with our children and letting them know, often and openly, that we love them.
Most of all, God entrusts our children to us for their moral and spiritual growth. Will your child learn what is right and wrong from you, and that Christ is the only sure foundation for life? Make sure of your own commitment to Christ, then ask God to help you point your child to Him—both by your teaching and your example.
2007-09-21 02:13:20
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answered by Anonymous
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Like you, I have many questions to ask of God. I feel bad for whomever will be in line behind me on the day I arrive to heaven! lol. Just know that it is true that there are purposes for everything and we don't know all the answers. Keep your faith. I am a mom of a son with Autism and Seizure Disorders and other medical needs and I get angry at God...sometimes, but I do know one thing...I wouldn't trade my son and his disabilities for a "perfect" child for no reason. He has taught me much about faith, love, patience and to help my fellow man. Prior to his birth I was a career woman with aspirations of the 3-car garage, fancy house and all the material things that no longer mattered once I was blessed with my miracle son. Thank GOD! I am glad my life has been the way it has. Albeit, I suffered many pregnancy losses and quite a few hardships along the way...but like all others who believe...I keep my faith and when it gets too hard I tell God..."Ok enough is enough. This situation is in your hands" and I will tell you that it ALWAYS comes through.
Also, my brother was born blind with retina pigmentosa. We were 11 months apart in age and he clung to me our childhood so that we could play. Almost like "siamese twins". It was heartwrenching when back in those days they removed the "blind child" from the home and sent away to the state school for the blind. I still feel trauma today from that! However, it taught him all his mobility, braille and everythign needed.
By high school he was able to return and go to a "normal school" as the laws changed. He has an IQ of 160+. He runs his own business and is married to a deaf woman. He has a good life. Is happy and he told me he ALWAYS see's in his dreams. Everything we see during the day...he see's in his dreams. So I believe God does replace what he may see has been taken away.
A quick story of faith that helped me. My good friend, in one month lost her father of 60 years old of a massive coronary. Healthy fit man prior. The same month her 17 year old daughter came home to tell her mom she was pregnant and in the same month her 7 year old little girl was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In ONE MONTH. Can you imagine? She held her faith through the next three years. When her little girl was 10 she passed away from a long and terrible battle with that brain cancer. The thought of knowing her father was in heaven for her little girl to greet her helped my friend tremendously to feel "ok" about her passing on. And the "illegitamate" baby, born to her 17 year old daughter...was the light of everyone and helped everyone bring joy to their saddened hearts. And most importantly, it enabled her dying child to play "mommy" with the baby and bond with her prior to her dying. When I think of my friends life and how so much tragedy occured...yet, for her....all the "reasons" were visible I think of how lucky she was and how lucky I was to actually see someone else's "purpose" be presented.
Just have faith. Be strong and raise your son like the strong young man you want him to become because one thing is for sure....you are not being punished....you've been chosen. Now that makes YOU special. Take care and pray often.
2007-09-23 15:58:06
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answered by Lavanda 2
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