I'm not sure what to say about yesterday. It wasn't a good day. For those who know me know that being a mother is a difficult thing for me. This is due to the fact that I am a selfish being and I see it more clearly since becoming a mom. I see other faults, shortcomings and imperfections as well. Not fun stuff. I must remind myself that I am in a process of holiness and that I am not expected to be perfect right now.
Today is a little better. I am trying to depend more on the Lord and look to him for guidance and help. It's not easy, but that is all part of this holiness process. I am thankful that the Lord is full of mercy, grace and patience!
Dear Lord, please help me today as I want to be, and am trying to be, patient with my kids as well as to love them as I should. I need your guidance as I desire to be a good mother to them and to raise them to know and love you. Help me to live this life in such a way as to allow my children, and others, to see you in me. Thank you for your endless patience with me as I am growing toward the person you want me to be. Thank you also for your grace and mercy along the way. Amen.
Wednesday, January 31
Growing Is Hard
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I feel like I'm still in the "easy" part, where they don't talk back or really have a will of their own, and yet I can't imagine how anyone takes on the responsibility of parenting without the help and guidance of the Lord.
Being a mom has definitely been a great if not painful learning and growing experience for me. Motherhood has a way of making you painfully aware of your weaknesses and how they affect not only you but your children. I loved your prayer and your perspective is great. Your kids are so lucky to have a mom that recognizes her faults and wants to improve herself. You are an excellent example to your children and will help them to learn to do the same in their lives. I agree with chris, how anyone can do this mothering thing without the Lord's help is beyond my understanding. I know I couldn't.
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