Alright moms, let's get real for a moment. Do you ever have those moments when you want to pull your hair out? Or what about those times that you could just scream in frustration? Better yet, you wonder if you will survive this stage your child(ren) are going through? Be honest. I have. Some days I can answer more than one of those questions.
Here's an example: My daughter was in her room playing. She was in her touch everything mood and push momma's buttons. I go and see that she is playing with, none the less, her diaper pale. I see that the top is cracked and somewhat broke. I quickly put her in time out and told her that we don't break things. I send my husband a text giving him the heads up about the diaper pale. He responded that he forgot to tell me that he broke it the other day. Great! I just disciplined our daughter for something that was not her fault. Mom Moment for sure.
Guilt sets in. Or for me, at least, it does. I start feeling guilty that I'm not able to manage my frustrations more or better. I feel guilty that I don't spend time teaching my child her ABCs, singing Jesus Loves Me to her, or just snuggling with her. I feel guilty that she sees my temper some days more often than others.
I call all of those moments listed above, Mom Moments. So what is a mom moment? You know those moments that you just need to laugh so you don't cry? Yep, that's a mom moment. Or what about those moments where you are in a battle of wills with a 22 month old over something really silly? Another mom moment there. Better yet, what about those moments when you've tried everything that you know how to settle your child down and really all you want to do is sit and cry with them?
Well first let me say, you are not alone. This is not the first rodeo a mom has ever had to endure. You have other mom's in the stands or sidelines cheering you on. Some might say, "this will soon pass", or "you are almost through this stage", or how about "I'm praying for you". Be encouraged that you are not alone.
Second, God instructs us to, "Come to me, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:28-29). Soak that in for a moment. Digest the concept that God is willing to teach you something if you come to Him. God doesn't only want us to go to him when we are tired and weary but go to him when you are full and strong.
Those mom moments I was talking about often become learning moments. When the guilt sets in, you reflect back, and you start thinking about what you could have done different. First go to God, second listen, and third rest.
Mom's we need to seek God every day and allow ourselves to rest in Him. He does call us to do that. Today, at the end of Mother's Day, I pray that you find comfort and rest in God by going to him.
