You:
- are tired
- are covered in snot
- have been pooped on
- have been peed on
- are late again
- haven’t slept in weeks
- haven’t slept in years
- burned dinner
- have a filthy house
- have filthy kids
- have a filthy car
- had to get a van
- have cheerios in every crevice of your life
- you don’t remember what hot coffee tastes like
- didn’t know your body could shift like that
- you only listen to music with kids singing anymore
Your:
- baby won’t nap
- toddler threw a fit
- jeans don’t fit
- kids are sick
- husband wants IT again – in the same week.
You’re:
- forgetting what it feels like to be you
- wondering why parenting isn’t as glamorous as you thought
- wishing it looked differently than it does
- so, so very tired.
But – you are also so very:
- strong
- skilled
- brave
- hardworking
- helpful
- giving
- loving
- patient
- kind
- generous
- caring
- funny
- beautiful
- smart
- loyal
- sexy
- needed
- chosen
- holy
- dearly loved
- compassionate
- humble
- gentle
I have only this to say. You are doing a great job. It may not feel or look like it to you, but you are. When your heart is overwhelmed – call to Jesus. He will swiftly rescue you, keep your head above water, and keep you from drowning. In Colossians 3, He calls you His child. He says that you are chosen, handpicked by Him! He says you are holy – made in His image! The Creator of the entire world, dearly loves you and chose you to be the mother to your sweet kids. Keep your eyes ahead and focused on Him. Don’t look from side to side at what the other moms have or what they are doing. You have been given the gift of your family and He is equipping you, and strengthening you to continue to be the Mom He created you to be.
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This article originally appeared at bedeckle.com.
