My Prayer

I woke this morning and read my devotion. It was so touching to my heart and I wanted to share. It was called "mother of the year". And basically was a devotion for mother's who at times feel they are failing completely, messing up and struggling. I think every one of us mothers as been there ( I think I'm there on a daily basis). The devotional verse was out of Proverbs 31; "her children will rise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her".

The devotion went on to give a couple of examples why this mother felt she was failing and what God had put on her heart. You see her son started kinder that week and she forgot to pick him up twice in one week because she was distracted at home working. Well by the second time she felt completely humiliated and discouraged. The next day "parent life" magazine named her one of the 8 Mother's of the Year.

She didn't understand how they could think that or how is could possibly be because of how she messed up. Her husband pointed out to her that it was God's way of telling her that "your doing better than you think you are and I am not the only one who sees it". That touched me because as mom's I think we tend to focus on comparison and all many ways we "mess up" and not on the daily blessings we give to our kids. But God sees. He sees me care and nurture, love and discipline, pray for them and teach them about Him. He sees it. And that's what we should gauge our motherhood journey on. On being the mother God created us to be and seeking Him for guidance. My kids will rise up on day and call be blessed, not because I was perfect but because in my humanity I loved and raised them with the strength that came of the Lord and despite my mistakes I continued on and never gave up. Children see that, just like God does....

My prayer this morning for all us mommies:

Father God,

I pray as I start, continue or end this day that you would help me to see my kids with Your eyes. That I would see them as the mosaic masterpieces that You created. From the foundations of the earth You knew their face. You created them specifically and deliberately, with decision and great care. You made them with needs and wants, likes and dislikes, talents and desires and gave them to me. Help to not focus on what mistakes I've made or how I don't measure up, but give me the constant desire to mother them as you made me too. And may I delve into Your peace and knowledge daily through your Word and prayer for guidance in raising these gifts You've given me. Father, you handed me Your creations and trust me to raise them. May I daily walk in the confidence that You have in me. I pray for the Holy Spirit to fill me with Your love and understanding, and may I set an example of You for my kids. I also pray Jesus, for all the mom's in my life. May they be inspired my You and Your word. May this speak to their hearts and give them strength where it's needed. May be lifted up in spirit this morning and every day.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Love and Blessings,