MOM.
A three letter word that cannot be summed up in one definition. It is full time job yet listing it on a resume may raise several eyebrows. It's a job that will refine who you are as an individual. You learn to multi-task, become a leader, demonstrate creative outlets for your children, discipline with love yet firmness, live with some of your biggest critics, apply basic first aid, put yourself last in most every discussion, and deal with the dirtiest of jobs (and I mean DIRTY jobs)...all the while smiling.
While I've not been a mom long, and I am told the fun is yet to come, I'm still amazed at what I can do. Since my little one is mobile (ok...she skipped the walking stage within a week and promptly started running), I don't get to cuddle with her much. But in the moments when I get to sit and breathe, I look down and see that God created this human being.
God has given us mom's the job of being a mom. While there is no manual or perfect guide book--He has enlisted us for the job. This can be overwhelming and at times challenging. The beauty in the middle of the beautiful mess of motherhood is that we are called to simply be mom. We are not called to be supermom. After all, being mom that is exactly what our children need.
God has equipped you with all you need as a mom. Nothing that comes at you will ever be a to Him. By the way, He is the author of your life. When you feel overwhelmed or doubt your abilities as a mom, lift your eyes up. When you know that God is with you in the valley moments and mountain top victories - there is nothing you cannot do!
Motherhood should be something beautiful, but reality check...it doesn't always seem that way. But when we fix our eyes on God and know that HE is in full control over everything, motherhood seems a little simpler. So try not to stress over the little things and turn your worries over to God. When we decide to let God in every aspect of our life, life gets better. (I'm not saying things will always be good, Satan never stops distracting us from doing the will of God. Always have your armor on to go to battle against Satan.)
John 3:30 reminds us that, "He must become greater; I must become less." As a mother, this can become challenging since we need things in order (well, I do at least). But who better to be in control of your life than Christ?
Dear Lord, as you know motherhood is challenging and overwhelming. I want to lift up all of the mothers right now and ask that you protect them from their struggles as a mother. Take away the stress to become a perfect mother. Lord guide us in the journey called motherhood and help us see the beauty. Lead us to daily make the decision for you to be greater and myself to become less. AMEN.
God has given us mom's the job of being a mom. While there is no manual or perfect guide book--He has enlisted us for the job. This can be overwhelming and at times challenging. The beauty in the middle of the beautiful mess of motherhood is that we are called to simply be mom. We are not called to be supermom. After all, being mom that is exactly what our children need.
God has equipped you with all you need as a mom. Nothing that comes at you will ever be a to Him. By the way, He is the author of your life. When you feel overwhelmed or doubt your abilities as a mom, lift your eyes up. When you know that God is with you in the valley moments and mountain top victories - there is nothing you cannot do!
Motherhood should be something beautiful, but reality check...it doesn't always seem that way. But when we fix our eyes on God and know that HE is in full control over everything, motherhood seems a little simpler. So try not to stress over the little things and turn your worries over to God. When we decide to let God in every aspect of our life, life gets better. (I'm not saying things will always be good, Satan never stops distracting us from doing the will of God. Always have your armor on to go to battle against Satan.)
John 3:30 reminds us that, "He must become greater; I must become less." As a mother, this can become challenging since we need things in order (well, I do at least). But who better to be in control of your life than Christ?
Dear Lord, as you know motherhood is challenging and overwhelming. I want to lift up all of the mothers right now and ask that you protect them from their struggles as a mother. Take away the stress to become a perfect mother. Lord guide us in the journey called motherhood and help us see the beauty. Lead us to daily make the decision for you to be greater and myself to become less. AMEN.
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