On Thursday, February 20th, 2014, I received a Facebook message from an amazing blogger friend (Sibyl Sheffey Lilly at Looking for a Break in the Clouds) and this is what she sent me…
The word “soon” should have been enough to get me excited, dance a jig, and start painting a nursery, but it didn’t. Don’t get me wrong, it did put a smile on my face and gave me that “sparkle” for the day, but over the last several days I have slowly forgotten the word “soon”. Besides, my idea of “soon” is probably not God’s idea of “soon” so why get all “worked up” and start thinking of more perfect times (you can read that post here)?
But last night, another amazing blogger sent me a Facebook message that said this…
Que me falling out of my chair! Did she just say she hears the word SOON?! Alright God, you have my attention. I thought my hope bucket was already overflowing with a joyful and confident expectation of my baby bird coming one day, but this really made it spill right on over! Such an encouraging word from the Lord! But just like any normal person, I had to know what “soon” meant in God’s vocabulary. (It’s funny, or not so funny, how we can’t just be happy or satisfied with one sign or word from God, but we are greedy and keep asking for more. Sigh.) So in my demand to know more, I had a conversation with God and bluntly asked Him what “soon” meant. As I waited in my greediness to know more of a specific date or time frame, I kept hearing Him say what any father would probably say to their child…“Go look it up in the dictionary.” Did God just tell me to go look it up in the dictionary? Nah! That’s not very spiritual! So I waited some more but after hearing it several more times in my heart, I rolled my eyes and looked it up in the dictionary….errr…google…and this is what I found…
So when will my baby bird arrive? I am believing and having faith that God will fill our nest with the baby bird He has promised me shortly, in the near future, before long, in a little while, in a minute, in a moment, in an instant, in a bit, in the twinkling of an eye, in no time, before you know it, any minute (now) any day (now)…..SOON!
I LOVE this in every single way!!! I prayed for you just this morning girl 🙂
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oh girl you are the bestest!!!! I was just going to keep this in my journal but thought…NAH! I need everyone to read it now so that everyone can see more of God’s hand in all of this when it happens 😉 xoxo
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Wow, that’s incredible that you heard that from 2 different people! I really hope they’re right and that soon you do get your BFP and rainbow baby. 🙂 Thinking of you!
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Thank you girlie!! 🙂
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Yes! That you Jesus for your prophetic words and blue sock moments!!! It’s these nuggets that bring so much hope!!! WAHOO can’t wait to celebrate!
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i know right?! I was gonna keep the blue sock moment just in my journal but thought I better put it out there for everyone to see that way when it does happen, everyone can see God’s hand in it all 😉 xoxoxo twiny!
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That sounds like some great signs. Love it!
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i know right?!? I still wish he hadn’t told me to look in the dictionary but maybe my yearly planner! lol!
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Love it! You have such faithful friends too. I am believing in soon for you!
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Thank you so much! They really are the best!! By the way….you were in my prayers today as well 🙂
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Thank you! You too.
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Lol! I hemmed and hawed over telling you about it! I thought that it was insignificant but NOTHING out God says to us is insignificant! Praise Him!
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yes mam!! I’m so glad you did!! xoxo!!
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Praise God! He is so good.
This reminds me to keep praying for a dear friend who is taking much longer than she hoped to conceive. God gave me assurance that my prayers for her were answered back in October, but so far I haven’t heard anything about a pregnancy. It gets discouraging waiting (even if you’re not the one ttc!) but He tells us to perservere in prayer. Praise God for praying friends. 🙂 Just to know that others are praying helps to keep the hope alive.
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yes it sure does! Keep praying! Her miracle is on it’s way 🙂
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Wow!! I got a chill. Amazing!! God is amazing!! Very excited for what God has in store for you!!
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and very excited what God has in store for you sweet lady! xoxo
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Whew God wants us to know his will. Your baby bird will be here before you know it. So thankful for his confirmation and love!! Thrilled to celebrate that day with you sweet friend!
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Thanks sugars!!
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This is really exciting, Elisha! Can’t wait to see how God is going to come through for you! Hang tight, girl! It’s coming!
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Thanks sweetie!! I just think it’s so cool two different people heard the same word! Amazing!!
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That’s so amazing and exciting. Praying you will have your happy news to share with all of us very soon. 🙂
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Thank you!! It’s so cool two different people heard this word. I love it!!
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Thanks for that sometime “soon” can feel like a punch in the stomach, but when your able to breathe and have that moment of acceptance “soon” is so amazingly reassuring.
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I understand soon could be next cycle or 12 more cycles but “soon” does imply it will come 🙂 yippee!!! Hehe
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God is amazing! Whoo!
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I know right?! Exciting!
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Holy cranberries! This past week I have really been praying, especially for you and Caroline, that your times would be Soon!!! How great to have so many people using and hearing the same word in prayer over you!! I am so excited!!
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Holy macaroni! Thanks for the prayers doll face!!! Very exciting!
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LOVE IT!!!!!!! You have my prayers every night and morning! SOON, I pray! 🙂
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Thanks sugars!! I have a gift coming your way SOON! Be on the lookout!
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Awe, I’m too lucky! I hope you got your card – it thought it was perfect for you. I have plans as well, it’s so exciting! 🙂
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No card
hopefully SOON it will show up 🙂
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Whaaaaat??? Hmm it was sent early last week so it should have been there. Hopefully they have another one because it was PERFECT!
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How exciting! I can’t wait to see how God continues to move in your life. Glory be to HIM! BTW, I love that you were sent to the dictionary, too.
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Thanks girl!! It is very exciting!
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Love this!!! And I’m praying that your baby coming soon means that s/he will come any day now :)!! XOXO
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Thank ya 🙂 I just take the word “soon” as another promise it will come 🙂 I am going to try and not focus on “how soon” or I will go crazy 🙂
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Oh, chills! How exciting to see God clearly speaking to you through your friends.
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I know right?! I love how God uses others 🙂 xo
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WOW!! That’s very exciting 🙂
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Very exciting!! I still don’t know how soon but I have more confirmation baby bird is coming 🙂
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This is so powerful!
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Yes it is!!
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What! That is INSANE. I loooove it!!
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Me toooooooo!
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Sure seems like a sign to me!! Amazing!
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Yes it sure does 🙂 God is amazing!
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This gave me goose bumps! God is so amazing, there just aren’t enough words. I can’t wait til you come on here and share the good news!
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I know!! I almost fell out of my chair when I got the second message from my friend. I couldn’t believe it! I’m not sure “how soon” but it’s just one more confirmation that I will be a mommy one day 🙂
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WoW! love when we get instant confirmation of God speaking to us! Cannot wait to see how this plays out! So exciting! (Got my post card btw, Thank you so much!)
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oh yay! So glad!! I hope you have a great weekend 🙂
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So many people love you and are routing for you! I love when a message we need to hear lines up from so many avenues and leads straight to us!
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Thank you so much! And congrats on your lil boy 🙂 YAY!!! xoxo
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You are SUCH an inspiration to us all! Your fervent faith strengthens mine! Thank you for sharing everything you do! God will bless you SOON! xoxo
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Thank you so much!! God is working on bringing your miracle as well 🙂 Romans 2:11! xoxo
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Believing with you! I am praying for you!
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Thanks sugars!!! You have been in my prayers as well. Hope you are going well 🙂
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I absolutely love this post and it gave me Godbumps! I too will be praying for you! ❤️😍🙏
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Thank you so much for your prayers!!!! Blessing to you!!
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Oh my heavens. Tears are streaming down my face. I love this so much!! Praying for your baby bird for sure!
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Thank ya lady! Too bad I just haven’t been in the “mood” lately! LOL!
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