Most women take on a mothering role at some point in
their life. Many are chasing toddlers
under foot, some are watching their grown children get married, others are
serving in children’s ministry or mentoring teenage girls, many are aunts,
friends, neighbors, or maybe anticipating one on the way. Whether a biological mother or not, God calls
many woman to nurture and raise children up in “the way they should go”
(Proverbs 22:6).
The role is extensive and important. We give it all we have and, at times, the
responsibility is overwhelming, all-consuming, and right down exhausting. The world says to strive for Super Mom status
and many of us try. God, on the other
hand, says to simplify, prioritize, and lead by example with integrity and doing
good (Titus 2:7).
I confess, many years ago, I did not long for children or
ever see myself a mom. Thankfully, I
obeyed God’s nudge and became a proud mama of two boys. Ironically enough, I later became a stay-at-home
mom and then, a homeschool mom. Yes, God
is patient and has a sense of humor.
I confess there are awesome & rewarding days as a
mother.
I confess there are awful & frustrating days too.
I confess I mess up often.
I confess I try to do too much.
I confess I do too little.
I confess I get weary.
I confess I cannot do this job alone.
I confess I need rest & renewing of the spirit
(regularly).
Can you relate?? Are you seeking peace in this area of your
life?
I confess a favorite verse that I lean on:
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power
of the weak…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they
will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:29,31).
I confess…
I will seek REFUGE & REST in
Jesus by spending daily time with Him.
He
will strengthen me.
I will observe a day of rest
weekly, as modeled by God.
Hope will come.
I will, at least annually, plan a week
of rest. Unplug from the routine.
Soar, run, recharge, & dream with Him.
Happy Mother’s Day to you!
May this be a day of rest and may you make a commitment
to yourself (& your family) to regularly renew by resting in our Lord.
Your sister in
Christ,
Michele
“She who dwells in
the shelter of the Most High WILL REST in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm
91:1
“We are hard pressed, but not crushed; perplexed, but not
in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed”. 
