Struggling Mama🫶
As I was reading my devotional this morning and it felt fitting to share. Many women pray for years for the blessing of a sweet child, overjoyed when they finally see two pink lines on a pregnancy test. Other moms become pregnancies unexpectedly, overwhelming thrown into the whirlwind of motherhood with only nine months’ notice. Still, others still experience the privilege of becoming moms through the beauty of adoption or fostering. In any case, no matter how you met your children, God gave us this beautiful gift of motherhood.
But sometimes, our children don’t feel like gifts. We want to enjoy the little years, but we are just exhausted and trying to get through. And then the rollercoaster of the teenage years that often feel like a ride we would like to exit as soon as possible.
Many older moms look at us with sympathy and encourage us to enjoy our children. They often say phrases as, “enjoy every moment of it” or “don’t worry – the days are long, but the years are short.” And while it sounds nice, during the long days we really want a break or a nap. We don’t enjoy our children as much as we “should”, and then feel guilty about it.
The answer to this statement or problem is to not be guilted into “making the most of each day” or “enjoying our children more.” Rather, it is found by seeking help and contentment in Christ alone. God is inviting us into the joy of parenting through His aid and companionship. He has equipped us for the work He has planned for us.
“(Hebrew 13:21) “equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” He is sustaining us for each day, and brings joy to the little moments. He helps us to be present with our kids, pursue thankfulness, and learn contentment in the unseen moments of the day. And miraculously, He helps us look past the daily messes to see the potential of eternal memories.”
We can enjoy our children because they are a heritage from the Lord, a gift and inheritance from Him. Even though motherhood is hard and challenging, it’s is also incredibly joyful.
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