Jan 4, 2012

One mother...

"Most of all the other beautiful things in life
come by two's and three's, by dozen's or hundreds.
Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets,
rainbows, brothers, sisters, aunts and cousins,
but only one mother in the whole world."

I am constantly questioning myself as a mom, continuously feeling defeated. At some point I am reminded that this is not about me. It's about Him. He placed me in this very time, this very place, with these children to live out this ministry of motherhood. I strongly desire to live out His desires. 

The best part is, I'm not alone. I have His Word to bring light to my shortcomings; and His grace to carefully mold me. Daily. With Him, I can be that one mother to...

...preach His word to my children (being reminded that these moments are fleeting, and now is the time)
...be prepared to share His word whether the time is favorable or not (I pray that He will give me that desire to turn to Him throughout the day)
...patiently correct, rebuke and encourage my children with good teaching (instead of giving into my sinful inclinations which is usually to raise my voice or to pry one child off the other)
...keep a clear mind in every situation (a clear what? definitely can't do this one on my own)
...not be afraid of suffering for Him (C'mon now, don't tell me you're not pulling your hair out most days thinking "Lord, help me, these kids are driving me crazy!")
...to work at telling my children the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry of motherhood He has given to me. 

I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, 
who will someday judge the living and the dead 
when he appears to set up his Kingdom: 
Preach the word of God. 
Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. 
Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen 
to sound and wholesome teaching. 
They will follow their own desires 
and will look for teachers who will tell them 
whatever their itching ears want to hear. 
They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. 
Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. 
Work at telling others the Good News, 
and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Sweetly prepared by Jenn
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Beth · 691 weeks ago

Time goes quickly. My oldest is 16 suddenly. I cry when I think about her growing up and leaving me someday, I pray she won't leave Him. I should have preached His word more when she was little. My younger ones have heard more, learned more, and just know Jesus so easily it seems. Keep talking to them now, just taking them to church isn't enough. We have always done that, but it seems the home teaching of the Lord in daily things does so much more! Let's face it, sitting still and paying attention in worship is a little difficult for the little ones! I'm not sure how much they really learn there until they are older. I'm sure you are doing great.
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SweeterthnHoney 41p · 691 weeks ago

Beth, thank you for sharing your heart and your honesty. I kick myself almost daily for my should-have, could-have, would-haves. I have to remind how much greater God is than my worries. And I worry A LOT. Especially about the future of my kids. But God works in some amazing ways, really. I did not grow up in a Christan household and had zero friends growing up that knew Jesus. The only time I ever heard the Lord's name was in vain. Somehow, SOMEHOW, by His divine power and saving grace did I ever turn my face toward Him. I'll never know this side of heaven why and how I turned to Him. Someone must have been praying for me? That's all I can come up with. I pray for my kids, that they'll choose to serve God. Most days, I just pray that they'll see Him through our day to day life, the good and the bad, our family's perseverance through life's struggles. I pray that they'll see me trust and rely on Him, and come to know that we can't live life without Him.
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Pam · 691 weeks ago

What a beautiful and honest post. I know I feel as you do many (most of the) time(s). The time really is fleeting and I pray that my son will remember me as a patient, loving mother who showed him Christ. It is a huge responsibility, but I'm thankful for the Word that promises that the one who called us is faithful to complete the work he started in us.

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