This morning I was wiping spit up off of Kate's face for the hundredth time. A thought crossed my mind about how my days currently consist of so many monotonous tasks - ones that never have a feeling of completion - Changing diapers, feeding Kate, helping Michael pick up toys, wiping noses, etc. You moms out there understand. It just goes on & on & on. But as I was contemplating all of these tasks, the Lord whispered something so sweet in my ear. "This blesses me." As I take care of my children, I am blessing the Lord. No one else may notice, but the Lord does. I may not get a promotion, a raise, or even a pat on the back. But the Lord promotes me & honors my work as a mom. He speaks over & over in His Word of how children are so valuable to him. Matthew 19:14 - Let the little children come to me..." Mark 10:16 - "And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them & blessed them." Moms, as we take care of our children each day, we must remember that this brings Him so much glory & pleasure. 1 Corinthians 10:31 - "So whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, do it all for the glory of God." And I am so thankful for all the daily ways He teaches me through my children & allows me to laugh - like the other morning when I was eating my cereal & a toy car landed in the bowl - As milk splashed everywhere I heard, "Uh-oh! Sorry Mommy!" I mean really, who can say they have ever had to share their cereal with a toy car, but a mom of young children? :)
4 years ago
6 comments:
that made me a little teary as recently my days have been extra crazy and they feel like i have accomplished nothing. and many days i feel too intimidated to even leave the house with 2 babies. so thanks for sharing your heart. i truly needed to read this!
Thank you Alisa. I appreciate your words tremendously. They have really encouraged me.
Such a wonderful reminder for Mom's, you said it so nicely.
Thank you Alisa. That was so inspiring.
So true! God IS pleased with us when we serve our families...just as much as He is when we serve in missions or other people. Sometimes it's just hard to remember that :)
It is difficult to remember that this hard job of mothering is a blessing to God and our little ones. You are doing a great work! Michael and Kate are too precious!
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