I’m going to let you in on a secret…
There are days when I feel completely overwhelmed and exhausted with the constant demands of mothering. No days off, no vacations, no sick days, and no excuses. The list of tasks is long and the days seem even longer. The problem–this thought process is all about me and my “stuff.”
When I stop looking inward long enough to ponder spiritual things, my perspective changes. I have recently realized that I am standing on holy ground. God is at work molding and making me into the woman, wife, and mom He desires me to be. The most amazing thing is that at the same time He is shaping me, God is at work in my son’s life. He is revealing His character and wooing my son’s heart toward Him. Holy work is being done all around me and half of the time I’m too busy looking inward to notice!
In Exodus 3:10, Moses receives his instruction from God in the form of the burning bush to go to Pharoah so that he may bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses replies, “Who am I that I should go to Pharoah and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11) Do you ever feel like Moses? I often think a very similar thought about mothering, “Who am I that I should be this precious boy’s mother? Who am I that I should teach about patience, kindness, loving your neighbor, and all of those other things we, as Christ-followers, are called to do, but I so terribly fail at?” Some days, no, make that most days, I feel so inadequate in this holy calling.
If we continue to read, we see God’s reply to Moses. Verse 12 begins “But I will be with you…” Um, hello….He is with us! We aren’t alone! God is with us every step of the way! He wants us to partner with Him in the holy task of mothering. Moses continues to make excuses for why he is inadequate in his own eyes to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. For every excuse Moses made, God had an answer that would show His power through Moses. And show His power He did!
Ladies, Do not lose sight of what is really going on in your crazy household! Among the tantrums, ball practice, forgotten homework, and missed curfews God is at work. He has called you to partner with Him as you work to raise the next generation for Christ. Mothering is a high and holy calling.
You are standing on holy ground.
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What an encouraging post. thank you.xo
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Thank you for this. I often feel so inadequate to raise my son to love and know God when I so often fail. I worry all the time that my failurs will shine through and not my desire that he know and love God. Yesterday we were watching a bible dvd story about Moses and the burning bush and it brought tears to my eyes because I could feel how Moses felt. Inadequate and not up to the task, afraid of failure. Thank you for reminding me that He is with me and that HE called me to do this work.
The great thing is He shows His power through our weaknesses. His grace IS sufficient! Here’s a virtual “hug” from me! You are a great mom!
2 Corinthians 12:9–But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
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I needed this today. Thank you, Sara!
Heathahlee´s last [type] ..A Mothers Love
So glad God spoke to you through this Heathalee! Blessings!
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That was really well written. You made something rather complex seem amazingly simple. You should be a teacher or something! And I agree…. being a mother is a high calling. There is not a more important job in the world.
Thank you for sharing this. I needed that reminder today of all days. Mothering is the hardest job I have ever had and definitely the best. God Bless You!