Michelle Wilkins on Faith, Miscarriages, and Arise, Shine, and Conquer

Overcoming Eight Miscarriages Through Faith

• 💔 Michelle Wilkins shares her deeply personal journey of experiencing eight miscarriages after initially believing childbirth would be easy.
• 💡 She recounts a pivotal moment in her car after the first loss, where the words "Count it all joy" on the radio challenged her to find a new perspective on trials.
• 🙏 Facing accusations and self-doubt, she made a conscious choice to worship God even when she didn't feel like it, leading to an overwhelming sense of His presence.
• 🌟 This profound encounter revolutionized her understanding of God's presence during tragic times, providing strength to endure subsequent losses.

Trusting God's Promises and Timing

• 🎯 Despite further miscarriages, Michelle held onto the promise of having children, even purchasing two onesies and declaring their arrival.
• 🏥 She recounts a specific promise to have her children in a new hospital being built, a promise that God fulfilled years later.
• 🌿 Physically, she focused on stewarding her body as a temple by eating healthier and exercising moderately, trusting God for spiritual, emotional, and physical blessings.
• ⏳ She emphasizes that God's timing is perfect, comparing it to waiting for food to be fully prepared to enjoy it.

Navigating Doubt and Finding God's Will

• 💬 Michelle advocates for honest conversations with the Lord about doubts and feelings, rather than carrying them internally.
• 📖 She stresses the importance of God's word trumping personal feelings and understanding that God's faithfulness remains even when circumstances are painful.
• 🚀 To find God's will, she suggests looking at giftings and passions as signs, then seeking the Lord on how to combine them to fulfill His calling.
• 🚶‍♀️ Discovering God's will is presented as a journey, unfolding step by step as one trusts and partners with Him.

The Heart of Ministry and Forgiveness

• 🎤 Reflecting on her music career, Michelle realized her desire for stardom was a form of self-centeredness, mistaking a desire for people's love for a genuine love for them.
• 💖 She surrendered this ambition, understanding that her calling was to use her gifts to love people and allow God's power and love to reach them.
• 🤝 Working at a church for four years taught her the importance of getting into the