I've been a mom for almost 4 years now. I know, that's not a long time in the grand aspect of things. I mean, I got a lot of my motherhood journey left. But I really feel like I've learned so much in just these few short years. I am definitely not who I was before becoming a mom. Motherhood is.... hard. And beautiful. I have never felt more like myself and also... I have no idea who I am. Motherhood is so many feelings and emotions that make it really hard to sum up to anyone who doesn't have children. If I were to have a talk with my 20 year old self she'd be like.... "Girl, what?!" And I'm pretty sure most mothers can relate.
Being a mom has brought me to the feet of Jesus more times than I can count. It has shaped the way I think, the way I pray, the way I see the world. Being a mom has shown me the true love of Jesus. I feel like He made motherhood to almost represent the way He feels for us. The love and joy and even the heartbrokenness.
The sleepless nights are meant to draw us closer to Him. The stubborn child (definitely didn't get that from me...) is meant to teach us patience. The repeating every little thing, is meant to teach us to listen to OUR heavenly Father. God made motherhood this way for a reason. He made it hard for a reason! Can you imagine if this was all easy? We'd never learn to rely on the Lord.
Motherhood is Kingdom work. It is! We're called as Christians to be disciples, to tell people of Gods goodness and His grace.
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
God calls us as mothers to lead our children through Christ. To teach them of all His glory and love. It starts when they are little. Children are like sponges in the very early years. The experiences we provide our kids in their early years can hugely impact the way their brain works. Isn't that amazing?
I know it can be daunting to have that weight on our hearts. That what we do and say to them matters in more ways than we realize. I don't want you to think I'm not with you on this struggle, trust me, I am still learning. I am still growing in my faith and in my motherhood. I don't always respond to my kids in the way I know I should, but that's where Gods grace comes in. He knows we won't be perfect moms. We can't be.
Walking with God through our motherhood journeys will bring more joy and love than we can image. God will shape our hearts daily if we allow Him. As for me, I struggle with anger. I always have. But guess what! The Lord is teaching me how to respond in ways that glorify Him. It's not a overnight process, it takes time, but our kids will see that. They will see us constantly going to our Savior for help and guidance.
I will say it again, Motherhood is Kingdom work.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
Serve with a giving heart, for when you serve others (or in this case our children) you are serving God. He sees you giving every last bit to your family. He sees your exhaustion. He sees your tears, your worries, and fears. He sees when you push through all that and still show up to serve your family.
Changing diapers, doing laundry, cooking meals, cleaning, cleaning and MORE cleaning... He sees it all! And by serving your family in these ways, you are serving God. How beautiful is that.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Give your motherhood journey to Him and do it all for the glory of God. All of it. The good and the bad times, it's all for His glory.
Thank you Lord for these children you blessed us with! Oh, how they are a blessing. I pray you are walking with everyone reading this as they continue their own motherhood journeys. Thank you for your grace and love.
Your Friend,
AlliJean
Very true! God is still teaching me through my own motherhood journey! ❤️
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