How My Soul Yearns How God Brought Me Through Infertility and Beyond edition by Ashley Wells Religion Spirituality eBooks
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At the age of twenty-two, Ashley learned that she would not be able to conceive or sustain the life of a child within her body, outside of divine intervention.
The next months, and years, were a difficult time. She struggled to find her way, and struggled to trust God in the midst of difficulty.
However, in His faithfulness, God brought Ashley through infertility and now her faith is stronger than ever.
Are you struggling with a diagnosis of infertility? Are you questioning God’s plans for your life?
Through Ashley’s own personal experience, she offers hope through her words. Hope in the midst of infertility. Hope in your future. Hope in something more.
How My Soul Yearns How God Brought Me Through Infertility and Beyond edition by Ashley Wells Religion Spirituality eBooks
The first part of Ashley's book tells her struggle to get pregnant and the roller coaster of emotions she was on. She recounts her experience one morning at church, "How could I sing the lyrics, 'You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, Lord blessed be Your Name' when my heart was struggling to believe them?" But Ashely was able to seek God's face, even in the valley of her disappointment. She said she clung to Psalm 119:50, "This is my comfort in may affliction, that your promise gives me life." She was also encouraged when she began counting God's gifts in her life, "God is good. God provides. God blesses. God is trustworthy. God is here. God loves me."Ashley also talks about "beyond" infertility. She writes, "...each of our stories will have a different beyond but they will all have the same purpose, an opportunity to give Him glory." She reminds readers, "Our plans are nothing compared to God's plans."
So many women struggle with infertility. I've had two friends in the last week email me about the longing in their hearts for children they can't have. Instead of ignoring their pain, I want to enter into it with them. Ashley's book has helped me do that. I know it could be a blessing to you--either as a woman struggling with infertility, or as a woman who has friends who are struggling. I'm thankful for Ashley's testimony, and I pray many women will be encouraged by reading it.
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How My Soul Yearns How God Brought Me Through Infertility and Beyond edition by Ashley Wells Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Infertility is something that can affect you at a core level; as women we were created specifically with the ability to produce life within our bodies. Not being able to create life can have very damaging effects for women because of this created order.
However, there is hope through Christ. The hope that Christ has to offer is for peace and healing in our lives. He may not heal our bodies and allow us to conceive. He may not bring us children through the blessing of adoption. However, He can heal our hurting souls and fill the holes that infertility has left in our hearts and He can give us comfort for walking in this world wounded. (pg. 32, How My Soul Yearns)
Infertility. It is a difficult concept to grasp.
It is even harder to experience.
Month after month, year after year...
The hope...the anticipation...the expectation...
The heartbreak.
The tears, the resolve, the dizzying cycle.
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It may seem a bit odd to you that someone who is currently 19 weeks pregnant with child number 2 is reviewing a book on infertility. It seems odd to me as well.
Because, what you may not know is that for 6 years, prior to discovering that I was pregnant with this little one, I struggled with what is known as "secondary infertility." (In case you are unfamiliar with that term, secondary infertility is an inability to conceive, or carry a child to term, after one or more previous full-term pregnancies. The estimates vary widely, but it is thought that approximately 30% of infertility in women is secondary infertility.)
If you have not personally experienced infertility in some way, it can be difficult to explain.
And, if you have experienced it, well, no further explanation is needed.
You get it.
Ashley Wells gets it. She has been there. She has walked the painful, emotional, and often-lonely path of infertility. And, now, she is willing to walk that path with you.
In her new e-book How My Soul Yearns How God Brought Me Through Infertility and Beyond, Ashley shares her experience with infertility, and how the Lord has helped her to overcome the heartbreak and hopelessness...and how He used it in her life, for good.
Without a doubt, this is an emotionally charged topic. And, given the sensitive and personal nature, it could be very easy to ignore, excuse, or even justify the sinful attitudes and behavior that can often be a part of this struggle. But, Ashley shares her testimony of hope and God's grace as she addresses some hard issues - issues of bitterness, discontent, idolatry, and a lack of trust in God.
Ashley shares how she came to see these attitudes for what they truly are
"I was allowing my God-given desire to become a mother (Genesis 128), to become full blown-out idolatry (Colossians 35). It was all I thought about; it consumed every part of my being. I wanted my dream fulfilled, but instead I found myself living in sin. I can sugarcoat it and make it sound better, but sin is what it is and that is what I am going to call it." (pg. 26)
She goes on,
"Being a mother is a good thing, a great thing even. However, it cannot replace the greatest thing." (pg. 26)
But, even while clearly calling sin sin, Ashley offers her readers hope and encouragement. She reminds her readers of truth of 1 John 19, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." She shares,
It felt so good to be released from the bondage of the sins that I had let take root in my heart and flesh out in my life. It was time to put my life back in God's hands and allow Him to be in control. I needed to put Him back in place as my first priority. It was time to start walking on the pathway of joy and peace instead of misery and destruction. (pgs. 26-27)
And, she is not afraid to ask some hard questions (of herself, and of her readers)
Is Christ enough?(pg. 34)
If I am never able to get pregnant, is Christ enough?(pg. 34)
Can you truly say that you are satisfied in Christ alone, every day, every hour, every situation? (pg. 35)
In the midst of her struggles, Ashley turned to the pages of Scripture. And, I appreciate how, throughout this book, she constantly points her readers back to God's Word as well.
But, perhaps most importantly, she will also consistently remind you that your hope, your joy, your comfort, your satisfaction - your whole identity, as a Christian woman, is not in how many children you do or do not have. It is in Christ.
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"The beyond [the aftermath of infertility] is going to look different for each one of us. Some women will eventually be blessed with the gift of conception and give birth to a child (or children). Some women will move towards adoption. Some women will impart life through a career working with children. Some women will lose their desire for children. I'm sure there are other living the beyond scenarios as well. The point is, each of our stories will have a different beyond but they will all have the same purpose, an opportunity to give Him glory." (pg. 52)
Everyone's experience with infertility is different. My own experience was different than Ashley's. And our individual experiences may be vastly different from yours.
But, over the past several years, I experienced many of the same emotions and disappointments, and struggled with many of the same temptations and sins that Ashley describes. I wish that this resource had been available to me then. And, I am so thankful that it is available to women now.
If you have experienced infertility in the past, or if it is currently a part of your everyday life, may I recommend this book? It will not take the pain away. It will not change your circumstances. But, it will help you to refocus your perspective, off of yourself, your disappointment, your trial, and look upward - to our only source of hope and satisfaction.
If you have not experienced infertility, I would recommend this book to you as well. Why? The chances are good that you may know someone who has, or is experiencing it. Maybe you have wondered what to say (or, what not to say). This book would be a wonderful resource for you, as you seek to minister to, counsel, and encourage your friend, and sister in Christ.
I have enjoyed reading this book. It has spoken directly to my heart right where I am today. I have been blessed so much! Thanks!
Enjoyed your story b/c its so similar to mine. Ive never known anyone personally-who understands, but you grabbed the thoughts right out of my head... God bless this faithful couple.
I started to read this book thinking that there was nothing anyone could say about infertility that would make me think differently about my situation but I was very wrong. I cried the whole way through and could relate to everything that was said. I needed this book more than I knew and I am thankful that God led me to it. Thank you so much for writing it.
I am a Christian yet I consider myself to be more of a spiritual person than a religious person. A lot of people take issue w/ that statement. To them I say "take what you like and leave the rest." This is what I have done in reading this book as I do not believe something's that were written.
Infertility is a very real and troubling diagnosis to go through. How do I know? Been there, done that. My husband & I struggled with infertility-went through treatments that never resulted in pregnancy.
Infertilty is something that is not talked about in public circles. It's hard to know where to go to for support. If you are a Christian-you can rely on your faith in and relationship with Christ. However, I can't lie. There were times that I thought God had forgotten about me. Oh...I was wrong. But, when I got back into the Word, I was reminded of these truths.
This book is great if you are the person who is dealing with infertility or you are a counselor or you are a friend/family member who wants to be a great support to someone who is infertile.
The first part of Ashley's book tells her struggle to get pregnant and the roller coaster of emotions she was on. She recounts her experience one morning at church, "How could I sing the lyrics, 'You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, Lord blessed be Your Name' when my heart was struggling to believe them?" But Ashely was able to seek God's face, even in the valley of her disappointment. She said she clung to Psalm 11950, "This is my comfort in may affliction, that your promise gives me life." She was also encouraged when she began counting God's gifts in her life, "God is good. God provides. God blesses. God is trustworthy. God is here. God loves me."
Ashley also talks about "beyond" infertility. She writes, "...each of our stories will have a different beyond but they will all have the same purpose, an opportunity to give Him glory." She reminds readers, "Our plans are nothing compared to God's plans."
So many women struggle with infertility. I've had two friends in the last week email me about the longing in their hearts for children they can't have. Instead of ignoring their pain, I want to enter into it with them. Ashley's book has helped me do that. I know it could be a blessing to you--either as a woman struggling with infertility, or as a woman who has friends who are struggling. I'm thankful for Ashley's testimony, and I pray many women will be encouraged by reading it.
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