The Word of God carried me through my miscarriage

Hannah Wickens shares how speaking God’s Word out loud can transform fear into faith. Through everyday moments with her family, she reminds us that the Word of God is truly living and active, shaping hearts and situations alike.

From day one, we taught our daughters to pray as a first response, and we’ve found it to be most effective when speaking the very Words of God – the Word that is ‘living and active and sharper than a double-edged sword’ (Hebrews 4:12). Speaking it out loud actually transforms situations: I have a few tales to share to reinforce this point. 

My daughter of nine years old was due to perform a drama piece as part of a showcase to parents, the other day. She was unusually nervous. She excels at drama and isn’t ordinarily anxious as her natural aptitude supersedes fear. However, this was a particularly tricky monologue her teacher had chosen, and she asked me to pray. On our way to school, I prayed and then declared a few affirmations for her to repeat, about being brave and confident. Her response was “thanks mum, but I will stick to my Bible verse, ‘I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength’” (Philippians 4:13).