The Struggle

MARCH 26, 2014

Mothering can sometimes feel like a thankless, endless, sleepless journey. It can appear as a tug of war competition between your life before children versus what you might consider your “non-life” now. A struggle between the old you and the now you; the days before your name changed to Mommy. Oh, they are so cute, cuddly and sweet. And then they wake up! You know that children are a blessing, but some days it may not feel like it. I could go and on, but you get my drift.
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So now what? What do you do now? Well, you must learn to encourage yourself. Your mindset needs a realignment and your heart needs an overhaul. But where do you begin? You begin by sitting still – yes, still. Quiet your heart. Quiet your mind. Be quiet emotions. Be quiet complaints. No murmuring. Now pick up your journal and your Bible. And pour your heart out to the One who made you, the One who loves you. And as you read, hear what He has to say to your heart. Write, cry, pray. Give your son to Him. Give your daughter to Him. One at a time – give them each to Him. Now give you to Him. And give dad to Him. Now breathe and do what He says.