Is Prayer Enough?

When it comes to the world of infertility, as a Christian there is a moral and ethical minefield to unpack.

Is treatment appropriate? Which treatment? Do you draw the line at medication, or are procedural treatments appropriate? Where does artificial insemination and IVF come in to play?

There are a lot of issues to consider and some varied opinions on all of these things.
As we come to each step over the next couple of years, I am hoping that we will be able to pray through these issues and gain better understanding of the Biblical considerations that we hold as Christians.

Last night, I was wondering the world wide web and I came across a website for a meditation aid aimed at women with PCOS, who are trying to conceive.  This is quite a popular meditation (according to its own website and a number of reviews that I read) focused around a 28 day cycle and using meditation techniques around what happens each day of your cycle. It sounds great and people seem to credit it with at the very least, it helping to calm their nerves and help them relax in their journey.

But is meditation, on something other than the Word, something that we as Christians should pursue? Is prayer and meditation on the Word (which is a different kind of meditation to my mind) enough?

Many fertility clinics recommend the practices of yoga and meditation, as a method of helping people relax and cope with the stress of treatment. It is usually offered as part of a holistic support program, including dietary support and counselling. As a Christian, I am not immune to the effects of anxiety and stress, but I have a different way of handling things, through prayer and the Word. But is it enough?