“All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it's not only around us; it's within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We're also feeling the birth pangs.” (Romans 8:22 MSG)
When a pregnant woman goes into labor, it can be reassuring to have a labor coach with her in the delivery room. This role is often filled by a spouse, friend, or relative. The labor coach is there to ease anxiety, be supportive, and facilitate the process of delivery. The mother has to do the work of bringing new life into this world--the labor coach can only provide emotional support and encouragement. The process of delivery is bloody and messy. Along with the baby, amniotic fluid, the placenta, urine, feces, and blood are also expelled. Witnessing birth is not for the squeamish.
Our souls are pregnant with the Spirit of God. When an individual becomes ready to express her soul, it can be helpful to have encouragement from a loved one. The process of soul birth is messy. Expect pain, negativity, insecurity, anger, unforgiveness, fear, and a myriad of other emotions. It is not helpful to hold on to these unseemly parts of the process. Allow your soul to give birth to the Spirit within you. If you are blessed enough to have a loved one by your side, let them support you.
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