Needless to say it has been a struggle to get this post written. If you have ever tried to write anything, you get it. You play the topic and its ideas over and over in your head a million times until it actually gets on paper. Therefore, getting it out of your head and into some type of concrete format is like finally catching up on laundry ( a miracle) or the dishes ( is it even possible?). So, I am extremely excited to be sitting here chatting about mothers. Here we go...
The normal talk of Mother's Day usually focuses on all of the tasks that we mothers are able to handle. We are told how valuable we are and how blessed our families are to have us. Which we know that if we were to disappear they would come find us, who else knows where their socks, clothes, backpacks, food, and all other items are?? My kids can't think of anything they need until I walk through the door and usually I have only been gone ten minutes! But, I am greeted like it has been a month! Seriously, being a mother is hard. I don't even need to give examples. Anyone, mother or not, will agree. It can be absolutely painful at times in the situations that come our way.
But, oh the joy! I agree it isn't found in super stardom or having your name broadcast in lights. It isn't even found in being the perfect mother. Thankfully. There is great joy in doing what you were created to do. I love teaching my kids about Jesus, showing his love, and praying with them. I can see God's hand when my son says he loves me, when my daughter loves a neighbor, or when my baby smiles. It can literally stop time. God made women to love and nurture. To show Christ's love in tangible ways. Joy is found in giving one's self away! Moms do that everyday.
However, motherhood touches us at our core. I am beginning to think God intended this. He has used it to break me free and draw me to my knees, to draw me closer to him and at times wonder where in the world he has gone. Our journeys might look differently, but there is a common thread. As we seek to love our families, God has a journey for us. It is in that sacrifice and triumph that he shapes and molds our hearts. He changes us, stretches us, and takes us places we never imagined we would go. Sometimes they are exciting, and sometimes a little scary. The promise that he makes is that he will never leave us or forsake us. I can appreciate that.
At my journey's end I hope I don't look anything like I did when I began this leg of the voyage. Physically I know that is true!! Spiritually I am continuing to follow where he leads, be sensitive to his prompting, and learn to love wholeheartidly. I am clinging to the promise God made to me as a newly engaged;young woman who didn't feel that she sparkled at all..you will be a diamond when I am finished. He has done some breaking, polishing, and restoring and there is much more work to be done. I am thankful he sees me and guides my path.
Happy Mother's Day! Motherhood is a path worth taking! Enjoy the journey. He makes ALL things beautiful in His time.
