I have spoken to many women who have not yet given birth to a child and the language surrounding their efforts to become pregnant describes the state of their faith.

As ones’ faith grows so does the language one uses. Initially, the phrase most used is “we are trying” this says that they are doing it in their own strength. Of course it is early days and their faith is yet to be tested. As time goes on it becomes “we are hoping” this is where doubt and uncertainty being to creep in. Faith is being tested during this stage and this is when one can be tempted to take matters into their own hands, or give up. It is only when it becomes “we are believing” that they are totally trusting God and their faith is being exercised. What do your words say about your faith?

^{Hebrews 6:12} that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.