"We're going to have a baby!" What joyous news this is. But as the months of pregnancy drag on, disturbing doubts can creep in to interrupt your much-needed sleep.

"Will I be a good parent? I don't know anything about raising a child! How do I know I won't make the same mistakes my folks made with me? Why are some children so rebellious or sad? What are the best self-help books I can buy?"

I know what you're going through! But there is no greater "self-help" course in the world for new parents or parents-to-be than God's Word.

I remember traveling with Brother Cerullo from city to city by car from the time our first child, David, was only ten days old. There were many times when, being a new mother and not having anyone I could go to with questions, I had to rely strictly on the Lord. Of course there were many problems, but none He didn't answer!

Don't let doubts, fears and worries about tomorrow's child tear you apart tonight. Concentrate instead on growing closer to the Lord as He promises you: "O you afflicted one, tossed with tempest, and not comforted... All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children" (Isaiah 54:11,13, NKJV).

Know that He has specifically chosen you to be His parent to a very special child!

Heavenly Father, I thank You for the blessing that this child will be to me. Give me the grace to resist all doubts or fears about what the future may hold. I bind all anxiety and fears of the future or my ability to provide. For You have this child's life (and mine) in the palm of Your hand, and we will be taught of You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.