My husband and I have been trying to conceive a child. One of my friends today told me today that I need to "just pray" about the situation. Later when I was thinking this over I caught myself thinking, "yeah, but prayer can only take you so far." It was then that I realized I have been going about this the wrong way. I have tried to take the situation out of God's hands and put it in my own. I am trying to solve the problem myself (without and luck) and not letting God have anything to do with it.

In fact it should be the exact opposite. I should take myself out of the equation and give it all up to God. The only way my prayer is not going to work is if I don't let God work in my life.

And there is always the issue of God's timing versus my timing. I am sure we are on two very different time tables. I must remember that His is best. Oh, how I want stuff when I want it and not a moment later. It is hard for me to be patient and wait for God to work in my life.

It is a constant struggle. I must always remind myself of these things. I am very grateful to my friend for saying two simple words to me today that put it all back into perspective - "Just pray."