The problem of infertility has increasingly escalated across the world in an unprecedented manner recently. One would stand and wonder why this is so. There are of course a good number of factors that have resulted to this, for example a very busy and non -relaxing life style. It is however consoling to know that there are solutions for this.
When it comes to a Christian faith and his or her infertility, the situation becomes more difficult and complicating. This is because there is no straight answer to the reasons or causes of infertility in the Bible. At this point, a couple is really faced with a hard and difficult task of deciding what to do to avert the problem.
Before we delve deep into this issue ,it is essential for us to first of all talk about what infertility means .Infertility in medical terms means inability of a couple to conceive after having an unprotected sex for one year. This is also applicable to a Christian faith and infertility.
There is of course cure for infertility but when a Christian faith is considered, it becomes difficult and the question that may arise is: Is it right to seek the help of a doctor or just sit down ,pray and have unprotected sex as normal waiting for the right time to conceive which could only be determined by fate?
Below are some of the features that makes Christian faith and in fertility a delicate issue. One would ask, is it right to fold your hand and not seek medical attention when things are going wrong like in this case? Of course, it is not right. A Christian faith shouldn't negate the fact that God who gave us life and the earth plus everything in it to subdue it and master it which is what contributed to the medical innovations that we could avail ourselves of the help they offer.
I must mention that it is not sinful to seek for a medical attention when you are faced with an infertility problem. There are a lot of supports groups formed which are aimed at helping, encouraging and supporting those Christians that are having infertility problem.
These support groups can also be instrumental at helping to bring people who suffer the same predicament together for a chat, to share their experiences and learn from one another. Because these people have gone through similar problems as yours, they could provide you with the right mental, social and emotional support you need since they have also been there themselves.
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