Momma's Worry

     Momma's worry...right? (Not discounting that dad's don't either.) But as a mom, you probably worry about big and little things.  Some mom's may worry more than others.  I, for one, am a BIG worrier.  I have been all my life.  For me to think that I would worry less or the same after having a child was ridiculous on my part.

      I'm the mom that worries if her child is eating enough, drinking enough milk, if her funny sneeze means anything, is she developing at the right speed, is she listening, does she share with her friends, is she behaving appropriately at daycare...this list goes on.  (My child is just 20 months old...some of this can truly be deemed ridiculous.)  I've studied child development.  I've taught parenting classes...but my worrying doesn't stop.  (Worrying is nature to being a mom, however, personally, I can worry at an unhealthy level.)

      While doing a Bible study called, Ever After by Vicki Courtney, I ran across some scripture that took on this topic for me.  This particular day we were supposed to read the verses three times and soak in the meaning.  I'll be honest, I've rarely read scripture three times back to back.  (I highly encourage to read it multiple times and soak up what God is saying...I've learned my lesson ;) ). 

      I want you, moms, to stop for a moment and read these two verses three times and soak up what God is saying.

"Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power.

He will rule with a powerful arm.

See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd.

He will carry the lambs in his arms,

holding them close to his heart.

He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young."

Isaiah 40:10-11

     When I read these verses three times the Lord revealed some things to me.  1. The Lord needs to be my shepherd on a daily basis.  I need to constantly seek Him out and follow Him.  I can do this by staying in His word and talking to Him constantly.  I can talk to Him about my worries and hand them to Him.

2. The Lord will and does carry my daughter in His arms.  When I worry about the big and little things about my daughter, I need to remember that He is taking care of her too.  He has her life already planned and mapped out. 

3. God is guiding me as a mom.  If I seek out His guidance, His plan, His wisdom....I know I cannot fail at being a mom.  But when I put my own plans, my own agenda/schedule in place of His...I am missing the mark.

     I can rest (and need to rest) easy in His truth and word.  God is taking care of things.  More importantly moms...He is guiding you!  I don't always have to have things planned out.   My Shepherd will lead me as a mom to make the best decisions and right decisions for my daughter...I just have to follow.

Dear God,  thank you for my family.  Thank you Lord for guiding me and being my shepherd.  Help light the way, as only you can.  Shed light into my darkest days and hold my hand as I being scare.  Lord you know my fears and worries about being a mom.  Help easy my mind so that I can focus on You and Your guidance.  In your precious son's name, Amen.