I was listening to the Christian radio in the car today and heard Jill Savage, founder of Hearts at Home, speak about her new book No More Perfect Moms.
Listening to the conversation took be back to when I was pregnant with my oldest son. If you have followed my blog at all you know that I have a type A personality. I had ambitious goals as a mom. I wanted to be the best mom for my son. What mom doesn’t want that?
As the years have passed and I move further into my journey I have learned how far from perfect I will be for him or his sibling. In fact, as I train and educate my boys, the Holy Spirit uses most of the words that come out of my mouth to work in my own heart. More than in any other venture in my life, it is motherhood that has taught me most about my lack of patience, self-control and self-discipline. Most of all, motherhood has been one of the main reasons I now realize my desperate need for the Lord. I fall short and can in no way do this alone!
As I further thought about this, I realized how my transparency with my children about my shortcomings as a mother and wife provide me the opportunity to show my kids the essence of the gospel. We all fall short and desperately need our Saviour!
What a privilege to have my journey of motherhood bring me and my children to Jesus feet!
How has the Holy Spirit used your experience as a mother to work in your heart?
So So true!!! As hard as it is I have apologized to my kids lots of times. Either because of my attitude or actions. I believe it shows them that they aren’t expected to be perfect either. We say, “Only Jesus is perfect and I’m not Him!!”
I love that! I know I will need to say that many times
I love that you make it a point to apologize! Great way to model something we ask them to do!
Another timely reminder…a friend posted a poem on Facebook called “Slow Down Mummy” which also reminded me that I needed to slow down and focus on the kids (and my Beloved) more than the goals, plans and to-do lists…Thanks for sharing this..
Warmest regards from the Crew in the Philippines,
Mary
I believe God gave me the blessings of my children so that I would grow closer to Him and depend on him instead of myself. The Holy Spirit talks to me daily when it comes to being a mom so it has also brought me closer to listening to HIs voice and trying each day through God’s grace to right any wrongs I’ve made. Thanks to HIs grace I am forgiven and given a new day to try all over again each and everyday.
Stopping from the Crew!
So, so true! I am humbled daily! I’m so excited to be following you!