There may be kingdom reasons for postponing pregnancy — not just selfish reasons. The fact that we did it this way doesn’t make it right. But I think doing it this way can be right if your heart is right.
Contempt towards God’s prophets has disastrous consequences. Jesus said that those who won’t accept the prophets also won’t accept Him. And THAT has the most disastrous consequence of all.
The Samaritan woman came to the well in search of ordinary water. But, she ended up leaving her water jar behind as she went to tell others about the extraordinary man she had just met who spoke about living water!
What are the implications of Jesus' words that “the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth”?
There are troubles in the world, and there’s pain in the world, but the most grievous thing is sin in our own soul. Long for heaven, long for Christ, long for the day when we will sin no more. But trust his promises now.