Grab a cup, (or one of those 8-10 glasses of water we're supposed to be drinking!) and know this is what I would say to you if we could hang out today.
For the Mommies:
Today is Wednesday, the mid point in the week-- because by now, most of us have forgotten... You are so very valuable to your little children. Do you know what a difference for Christ you are making in these little ones? You're not just a band-aid applier and PB&J fixer, you are the one who gets to help them see JESUS on a daily basis!
Some of you got up and put on yoga pants as you prepared for
another day of wiping runny noses and navigating a minefield of
Cheerios. While others' mornings consisted of slamming coffee, getting
the whole family dressed at break-neck speed and seeing to everyone else's needs
while you somehow squeezed in a few minutes to get yourself ready for work. (Bonus points if you had time to accessorize.)
We will all spend the day tackling a to-do list. Whether from your
kitchen counter or a desk in an office, remember that what you are doing
matters. God has given it to you to do, no matter how insignificant the
task seems. You will either spend the day
looking into little faces while you work or breathing silent prayers that
God watch over them and keep them safe and healthy until you see them
at the end of the day.
Whether you will spend the day distributing multiple Sippy cups or sending
countless emails, use your tasks as a way to Worship the One who gave
you them to do. Worship Him with your attitude when something
unreasonable is asked of you. Worship Him with your mind
when explaining how something works to your preschooler. Worship Him with
your emotions when your silence is interrupted by children who cat-nap
and wake up cranky. Worship Him by being a witness to those you work
alongside when they are catty and difficult to deal with.
Don't try to be perfect. Just be a Mommy who loves Jesus. Trust in His Grace every hour, every moment.
Do it all, (both scrubbing toilets and navigating corporate politics) to the glory of God.
2 comments:
Geez! The Lord is truly using blogs to speak to my heart today! I just finished reading another mommy friend's blog where she spoke about finding peace in our decision to be a stay at home mom, to find the joy in washing laundry, etc. And then I immediately click on your blog and start tearing up as I read! Thanks for the reminder :) Yes...I hear you Lord!! haha!
i love it. thank you so much for this Providential, sweet encouragement. How can I subscribe to your blog? I am skimming over, not seeing, the subscribe button, sign up, whatever. thanks so much, girl! - R
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