I cannot. I just can’t.
I’d give up my life for my kids, I’d take their place if something tragic happened to them, or I’d stand in front of a bullet for them, no doubt. And you know what, God loves us even more than that! He sent His only son to die on the cross for us!
I believe firmly in God’s word and Jesus’ resurrection. As a mom though, I cannot even begin to think about giving up my child to save the world.
That is some serious love right there.
Seriously.
Maybe being a mom has taught me how to be selfless, and more loving. (I know it’s taught me how selfless and loving my God is!)
In church last week I was caught off guard by a song called “This is Amazing Grace” and while worshiping God I started sobbing. I had to stop singing just to catch my breath.
“This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You’ve done for me”
As a matter of fact, every time I read these lyrics of here this song now tears stream down my face.
Maybe being a mom has also made lyrics mean more. (And Jesus’ death mean more, too!)
Jesus loves me that much; that he takes my place, He bears my cross, He laid down His life so I could live.
I need to wake up every morning and sing for all that He’s done for me!
I’m telling you, being a mom sure changes everything. Your body, your perspective, your attitude, your heart…
And if you’ve read this far (thank you) and God hasn’t made you a mom yet, I urge you to keep the faith. I knew the pain of trying, over and over, and while that time was approaching a year, I decided it wasn’t our time yet, and I had to stop worrying. God’s plan is greater than my plan. His timing is better than mine. That year grew my relationship with Jesus, and I pray that the painful time of waiting can grow yours, too.
Maybe being a mom is supposed to change you, forever.
