This mom thing? It’s hard. It’s tiring. The people in my home can squeeze me dry with their needs. The idea of adding on some outreach thing is crazy. Let’s just tell our kids about God and be done, right?
And yes, there are days that that’s all I’ve got.
But, the point is to live intentionally where I’m at, not add more when I’m stressed about what I’ve already got.
Speaking of stress, there’s something you should know: “the best way to deal with stress is to do a small act of generosity for someone else.”
Reaching out instead of staying in. It’s the way to live Jesus in front of our kids and a great way to loosen the knots in our shoulders.
This month, I’m going to look more deeply at what it means to be a mom focused on missional living. If you know a mom that could use some encouragement, let her know about this. If you know a mom who is knocking this out of the park, let me know about her. I’d love to talk to them and share their insights on what this can look like in day to day life.
Let’s work out how to live out our true highest calling because I want my kids to know God outside my home, not just inside it.
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This post originally appeared at GraceWalking.com.
