Whether you're a new, old, or expecting mother...it'll be the hardest work we'll ever do! But don't get discouraged...it comes with many blessings! I was so encouraged by my devotional this morning.
It says," Raising kids can be an uphill battle. I know that from experience! Although we love them dearly, they aren't always the little angels we wish they'd be. When we don't feel very loving does that mean we're being bad mothers? No! We're human...and God knows that. A godly mother loves God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength. And she passionately and consistently teaches her children to do the same. No one has more potential for godly influence on your children than you and your husband. Pray every day for these little ones and pour God's Word in to their lives. Ask God to give you wisdom as you show your kids you love them. Amid the joy of raising children will be some of the hardest life work you'll ever do. And it's one of God's highest callings. Hang in there!
These words were what I needed to read! Even as I write this as quickly as my fingers will let me...my son screams for all and any demands possible. You do really learn patience, unconditional love, up and downs, life lessons, and is the hardest thing to do. I do feel so blessed to be given such a task!
Lord, please guide and give me the strength I need each and every day to raise my son (and future children). I do at times feel like a bad mother when I try to ignore his sometimes never ending screaming at me...but you've shown me I'm not! It's just part of the 'growing' process for both of us. May you continue to give me unconditional love for family. Thank you for giving me your encouraging words! Amen
Dear ThicksCHNP,
ReplyDeleteYou joined my blog this morning. Just curious, how you found it.
I really enjoyed reading this post this morning. I've been married to the same wonderful man for 29 years. We have 5 children, the youngest is a senior in HS. When the children were young, my mother used to call me each morning for a quick 10 min. chat (back in the days when it had to be before 8 am) and remind me that the choice I was making to stay home with our children was the most important thing I could be doing for them. She would remind me that the first 7 years of a child's life are the most critical. His character is developed, his sense of belonging and love are engrained. The nurturing environment of a family, the way God meant it to be, is learned. We were busy, but like you say, I don't know what we did, just enjoyed life. We went for walks in the mornings, read many books, frequented the neighborhood parks, had lunch with older siblings @ their schools, spent hours with front row seat at small construction sites (that was for the boys), etc. They are now in their mid 20's. They are marrying, and starting families. They remember those little details, and thank me often for being there with them during those early years. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! and on those hard days when you wonder if you have any purpose to your life, remember that someday you'll get the big payoffs.