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PO Box 593, Forestville NSW 2087 Australia


The following interview was on the Koorong Bookstores web site early 2007 (www.koorong.com)

Author of GOD’S PLAN FOR PREGNANCY, Nerida Walker, knows all about miracles. After being told it was “medically impossible” for her husband to have children, they went on to have four children in four and a half years – God’s way!

When did you first become interested in what the Bible says about pregnancy and childbirth?
In January 1994, after my husband Shaun was diagnosed as being sterile. Tests concluded that he had a nonexistent sperm count and he was told that is was medically impossible for him to father a child. But Shaun made a decision to reject the diagnosis because he knew it was God’s will for us to have our own biological children.

How did you react when faced with the diagnosis of your husband’s sterility?
At first I was devastated. All my hopes and dreams of becoming a mother were shattered, and all I could hear in my mind were the words of the doctor that it was “medically impossible for us to have children”. Then I came across a scripture, Exodus 23: 25-26, which said “Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water, I will take away sickness from among you, and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full lifespan.” This had a huge impact on me. I began to build my faith and I came to know that it was the will of God for me to have my own biological children. Through his Word God showed me that our situation was not impossible, and I learnt to put my trust in what God said, instead of the doctor’s diagnosis. Shaun and I continued to claim healing for Shaun’s body and thanked God for our child. While our circumstances didn’t seem to change immediately, we supported each other in prayer, stood in agreement on God’s Word and spoke words of faith, not words of defeat. Within six months, I became pregnant with our first child!

What doubts/fears/difficulties did you have to overcome to trust in God’s plan for your children?
The natural circumstances and feelings/emotions and the words of the diagnosis that it was “medically impossible” were screaming at me. I had to transform my thinking and renew my mind in order to believe that God would do what he said he would do in his Word. It didn’t take long until I “conceived” God’s Word in my heart as a personal revelation and my whole perspective changed to “my God is able” and that “nothing is impossible with God”.

When and why did you decide to write a book about God’s will concerning pregnancy and children?
During my first pregnancy in 1994 I began to search the bible on what God said on every area of fertility, pregnancy and childbirth. The information and revelation I received while I studied his Word, led me to write my first book A PLAN FOR PREGNANCY – GOD’S PLAN FOR CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND BEYOND (published in 1998), with help from my prayer partner, Julie. There was an overwhelming response to this book, with many women reached all around the world.
After then conceiving and giving birth to another three children (including identical twins), I felt led to expand the book so that rather than only having Scripture references and my testimony, adding the foundational principals of faith and healing and prayer. This was to teach others how to build their faith and then walk by faith in their personal situation.

It’s about giving knowledge on how to cross the line from fear to faith – from the natural to the supernatural through faith in God and trusting his Word.

As well the book, GOD’S PLAN FOR PREGNANCY, we also offer a non-denominational Christian support network called New Life Ministries for those struggling with issues relating to childbearing or healing. The ministry includes weekly meetings (in Sydney, Australia), an on-line support group (Women in Faith) for women across the world, as well as resources and prayer support.

How can families discover God’s will for them regarding having children?
By:
Knowledge - get to know for yourself what God has said in His Word regarding having children.
Renew your Mind - Spend time meditating on the Word so that it becomes real and personal to you. Heb 4:6 says without faith it is impossible to please God.
Begin to Walk by Faith - by what God's Word saus and not by what your natural sitation dictates to you. I'm not talking about denying the facts but learning to call those things that are not as though they were.


What would you say to someone who believed infertility or miscarriage is the will of God?
To know God’s will is what his Word says and in his Word is the provision of children. Also to know that infertility and miscarriage are simply different forms of sickness, and Jesus Christ has provided healing for all of that on the cross, But you cannot take my word for it – you need to “know” this personally for yourself because you are the one that has to walk this out by faith.

What other common misconceptions do you come across regarding God’s plan for pregnancy and childbirth?
That God is trying to teach them something through their personal journey. While God does work all things for good – He is not the author of sickness and disease, it came because of the fall. God sent his Son to pay the price for all of this in the same way and the same time as he paid the price for our sin. In seeking God we find the answers we need and the faith to overcome. We can receive that anytime, not just when we go through difficulties. It’s just that we often only turn to God when we come to a desperate situation.

Tell us about some of the success stories in your ministry over the years
I have received so many testimonies and photos from women worldwide who now have children or have overcome obstacles in their pregnancy and births because they have been encouraged to apply the Word of God to their lives. Women have been healed of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, endometriosis and other hormonal disorders; husbands have been healed of low or no sperm count; women have conceived despite seemingly impossible odds, such as severely damaged fallopian tubes; and babies have triumphed over threatened miscarriages and other developmental problems.

For example, one lady had tried to conceive for nine years. She had been diagnosed as infertile, producing antibodies, having bad eggs, and her husband had low motility and bacteria in his sperm. After five failed IUI and two failed IVF attempts, she found the New Life Ministries website, purchased GOD’S PLAN FOR PREGNANCY, and joined the Women in Faith on-line support group. She began to build her faith and believe God’s promises about children in spite of her circumstances. She conceived without any treatment and gave birth to a healthy little girl, Moriah.

What lasting impacts has reading God’s Word about childbearing had on your faith?
That God cares about every detail of our lives. If it is a concern to us, then it is a concern to Him. However, what has impacted me the most is my relationship with Him. God said to Abraham in Genesis 15:1 “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward”. While I was already a devoted Christian I found that God was “my reward”, not the baby or answer to prayer. He loves us so much that He gave us himself – he gave us Jesus! When I discovered this, my perspective changed and my life was transformed forever. Since then my relationship with God has deepened and continues to grow.


As well as running New Life Ministries, Nerida ministers alongside her husband Shaun, as Senior Pastors of River Christian Church in Kariong on the New South Wales Central Coast, Australia.
As the spread of Nerida’s ministry grows to many countries overseas, she will be speaking at the Bringing Life to Barrenness Conference on 1-3 June 2007 in Buckinghamshire, UK.
For more information about the New Life Ministries support network, visit www.newlifeministries.com.au

Testimonials

We overcome by the blood of the lamb and by the power and word of our testimony (Rev 12:11)

Faith comes by hearing, not only from God's Word but can also be strengthened from hearing personal testimonies. When you hear of other ordinary couples like yourself experiencing miracles, this can encourage you and bring hope. According to (Rom2:11) God does not have favourites. So this means that anyone can receive from His Word!

Our prayer is you will be encouraged after reading the testimonies and you will receive a that our God is a powerful God who’s Word is the truth!

Click on the Pages below to view some of the testimonies we have received over the 12 years of ministry!


Testimonies

Click Here to read just some of the testimonies we have received over the years.

New Arrivals

Click Here to view some of the New Arrivals that were born as a result of this ministry


Please feel free to email us your testimony on how this ministry has helped you. We love to hear how other ordinary women of God like ourselves have overcome and now have the victory!


Pregnancy Announcements!


Below are just some of pregnancy announcements that we recently received.

Sheri wrote: Ladies, I know I do not post very much but I read your posts daily and I have truly been uplifted and comforted by all of you throughout the lastcouple of months. My husband and I found out on June 29th 2008 that we are expecting . Needless to say we are very happy! I am working on overcoming my fears and worry of M/C. I would ask for prayers for a healthy pregnancy and for all to go perfectly the way God has always intended it! I thank you for the support and prayers !My blood work has come back wonderful. I am due on 03/04/2009 God Bless you all, Sheri (from WIF on-line support group).


Pauline wrote 30th June 2008: Dear ladies of WIF, I want to thank you all and especially Nerida, for this wonderful and blessed ministry and for the encouragement, scripture and prayers that we share. I have confirmed pregnancy and I'm 8 weeks! Praise God! My journey has been 3 and half years but it's only when I came across this group that i really learned about what scripture says about fertility and learned to claim the word. Being an East African, I live-in a society where 'barren' women are ostracized and life can be made very difficult. I really hope my testimony of this pregnancy encourages you in one way or other. 

When the doctors first gave me their report following laparoscopy, I was devastated, but a friend asked me "whose report will you believe? and what does God's report say?" Keep reading the Word and the promises God has for you women!! claim them day by day even when the situation already seems dead and buried. Praise God even in your tribulations and shame the devil. our Father IS Jehovah Shalom, cry to Him when you need peace in your heart and mind, when you feel like screaming or going insane! He IS Jehovah Jireh, cry to Him when you need provision and He will provide for you in your hour of need even in the most miraculous ways. He IS Jehovah Tsebaioth - the Lord of Hosts, call to Him when you have fought with every human weapon
possible and failed, when you have cried, travailed, prayed and fasted
and the devil is still on your case and fighting you. The outcome may
not even what we expect judging by our human perceptions, but do trust that God sees the greater picture and knows His purposes for your
life. And lastly, in ALL things give thanks! WIF, let us continue to uphold each other in prayer. We must keep praying for one another.

On 24th June 2008 Heather wrote: Hello all, I just wanted to share with you all an update on my pregnancy. Everything is going great with baby and me. We had a recent ultrasound and found out that we're having a boy - which surprised us both. But back in 2003, I had a miscarriage and during that time, I could feel the baby's spirit. A very small little voice said to me, "momma, I'll be back." I prayed and tested the Spirit and the Holy Spirit confirmed that it was indeed my child's spirit. It was a little boy's voice so this pregnancy and finding out we're having a boy is confirmation of that. God is good! I have only shared that with a few people, including my family, who believe the same way. I know that I can share it with this group and that is WONDERFUL! 
Right now, I'm 20 weeks along and my doctor is so relaxed in each of my appointments. I prayed for all of the medical staff and others to 
have the mind of Christ. I also prayed for this blessed child to be 
perfect and whole and he is! I have another ultrasound tomorrow to 
finish up his scan. He's sitting low (I'm 5'8") and was pretty 
relaxed during the ultrasound so the technician didn't get all of his measurements. Just another excuse to see him! :)
Thank you to all of you for your continued prayers! I have a feeling the next four months are going to fly by. God bless! Heather

On 30th May 2008 Jeff and Cath wrote: We've been trying to have a baby for 18 months and about 5 months ago we picked up your book "God's Plan for Pregnancy" which taught us how to pray and increase our faith. Praise God! We are now 6 weeks pregnant. Kind Regards Jeff & Cath

On 24th May 2008 Mama Vee wrote: 
We had our 1st ultrasound today and we are praising God that our baby is doing fine. We found out a month ago about our confirmed pregnancy and continued to get great progress results thereafter. I had a small scare at 4½ weeks but found out our baby was fine and the bleeding I experienced was normal in early pregnancy and the cramping I felt was due to a possible hernia (which I will need surgery after the baby is born). During that time I asked Nerida to stand in agreement with me that all would be well and it has, continues to be and I know it shall be. Thank you again Ned. I am almost 7 weeks and we will be released from my RE to a wonderful OB/Gyn in 2 weeks when we have our 2nd sonogram. We were able to see and hear our baby’s heartbeat. We have been praising God all day. My husband continues to state how good God has been to us and that doesn’t even begin to describe in FULL detail how good God has been. As most of you know we have been in this
fertility journey for almost 13 years, had 2 laps to repair my fallopian
tubes, have had numerous pelvic infections-then ultimately had to have both fallopian tubes removed, 1 failed IUI, 1 failed IVF, suffered hyper
stimulation and hospitalized for 5 days due to the OHSS, just disappointment after disappointment. But through it all still trusting and believing in God. John and I will continue to trust in Him until the day we die. God has never failed us. So before becoming pregnant, I prayed all the time and now? Oh my goodness I pray even more. The fight is not finished once you become pregnant. If anything I am praying and fighting more now with my baby in my womb. I thank God for I know with Jesus I have the victory. And what a sweet victory it is. We solicit your continued prayers at this time for a successful pregnancy. God has not given us a spirit of fear and now that we are almost over the finish line we will not and shall not faint. Oh I forgot to mention Sunday is my 36th b-day and seeing my baby this weekend has been an awesome birthday gift from the Lord. Thank you ladies in
advance. Much love. God bless. Vee aka Mama Vee

On 8th May 2008 Anne-Marie wrote: Hi Nerida and Ladies,
I have been a part of this group for the past 3 so years. I do not 
post often, but I read and pray for you daily. Brian (dh) and I have 
moved to Australia 11 months ago. We have been TTC for app 4.5 years. I happenned to find GOD's Plan for Pregnancy at our Church bookstore and I love to give to to anyone I know who is stuggling to conceive. I have had 2IUIs, 2 IVF, and a few Clomid treatments. But I have come to know that GOD is faithful and He does not go back on His Word. With my background, I continued to blame myself for stuff that I had done that is preventing me from getting pregnant. But God says that he has separated our sins from us as far as the East is from the 
West. He also says that there are benefits to believing in and worshiping him, Psalm 103 "He forgives all our sins, heals all our 
diseases, redeems our lives from destruction, He crowns us with 
loving-kindness and tender mercies, and He satisfies our desires with 
good things so that our youth is renewed as the eagles."
I don't know why 4.5 years, but all I know is that I am a different 
person today. I want to testify to you today that God is Good and 
everything He does is Good. I just found out the I am PREGNANT !!! I 
know that I will have a successful and healthy pregnancy. Thank you 
Nerida for really informing me a lot of other women about God's 
promises. Satan really tries to put awful thoughts in our minds, but 
we have THE WEAPON, a two edged sword, THE WORD OF GOD that does not lie and does not go back ti HIM void. When He says that none shall be barren or miscarry, that's what he means... I will continue to stand on God's Word and promises forever...

Thank you for giving me a chance to write what's on my heart. May God 
bless you and your ministry greatly (maybe one day we will be able to 
attend one of your meetings). Thank you for your obedience to God.

Please pray for a healthy pregnancy and for my mind, will and 
emotions to be in line with the Holy Spirit, so that all that flows 
out of me will be Peace, Love Joy, Patience, Kindness, gentleness, 
Faithfulness and Self-Control/ IN CHRIST Anne-Marie K, Townsville Australia

On 17th March 2008 Sharon wrote: Hi there I'm writing to introduce myself as I'm a new member to this group. My name is Sharon & married to John - I'm 36 & John's 39. I was given a copy of God's Plan for Pregnancy by a friend & devoured it. So faith building! I also passed a copy onto a friend of mine who is 39 and has been trying for about 8 years. We are now getting together once a week to pray for our pregnancies/babies. God is faithful! Found out last week I am 5 weeks pregnant! We are so excited. I'm just so grateful that my Lord has led me to read GPFP & to this ministry. I am so encouraged and inspired and appreciate the valuable advice and prayer support. Blessings in Christ, Sharon


On 18th December 2007 Barbara wrote: 
Hello ladies, I pray and trust that you are all doing fine and holding on to the promises of God. He is faithful and true to his word and he faileth not! I wanted to share with you that i recently found out i'm pregnant. I had a miscarriage in May this year and I joined the group in mid June and i've truly been blessed by this group. The prayers and encouraging messages and testimonies have kept my faith strong. Thank you Nerida and thank you all for the prayers and support. It is my prayer and belief that everyone believing God for a child will recieve their blessing in the very near future. May God bless you all and I will keep you in my prayers. Love Barbara (from WIF on-line support group)