Happy Mother's Day

II Corinthians 12:9-10  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.  Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Motherhood is not just another “must do” on the list of “must do’s” in life, but it is a divine calling.  To think of it as a ‘calling’ rather than another thing on the check-off list, makes it much more impressing, and bearable.  

I am no poster-child of a great Mom, but I am mothering in spite of my limitations through God’s divine grace.  Some days I feel I’m doing well, while other days…eh,…not so much.  But…I press on anyway because there is vision, there is a goal. 

I totally believe that Motherhood is a sacred role, a role that is meant to be taken seriously and is rewarding, yet I am not blind to the fact that it comes with challenges and fun times too.  There are hair-raising and belly-laughing experiences along the way.  I believe Motherhood gets your feet on the pavement and your head out of the clouds…or sand, whichever.
  
In today’s society Motherhood is mostly viewed as a road-block on the path of accomplishments.  It’s viewed as something that has to be done, but not necessarily something that is whole-hearted or welcomed.  And, it’s not just in the secular world, it is in the church as well.  Sad, huh?!  Biblically though, Motherhood is very much celebrated and honored.  Motherhood is not a road-block to a woman's happiness, but rather it is a stepping stone to greatness. 

Bitterness, Hatred, and Discontentment will not lead us into a fulfilled life. But, most times, these are the “hidden sins”that mothers do carry.  A Mom would never verbally admit this, no never would she do that, but in her heart…

Parenting is challanging, you can be sure of that, but it is meant to be that way.  I joy in the hope of that.  I find joy in the knowledge that parenting was never meant to be an easy task.  Our scripture promise today lets us to know that HIS GRACE is sufficient in whatever task we perform.  We may feel weak at times, but in our weakness we lean into HIM more and then He makes us strong.  It is GOD that brings us victory.  It is GOD that makes all things possible. 

Motherhood presses us into God.  Motherhood makes us reach for, take a grip on, and eat of the FRUIT of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

No, Motherhood is not easy, but Easy St. is a dead-end road anyway.  Easy St. never leads us where we really desire to go, it has not outlet, it only causes us to have to keep on doing u-turns..and we don’t want to keep doing that! At least I don't...that's frustrating!  Rather, Motherhood makes us grow.  It puts us on a highway that allows for growth mentally and spiritually.  Motherhood leads to a richer, fuller life.  Not monatarily speaking, but richer in so much more deeper ways!  We are led by HIM and we are walking His divine plan for our life. 

Motherhood done gracefully is a portrait of God’s divine strength.  We don’t always “get it right”, but we lean into God more when we are at our weakest.  God isn’t so much interested in perfection as He is in our pressing onward.   Motherhood is the HOTTEST Refiner’s fire that you will ever get the privilege of experiencing, but blessing on top of blessing comes from it.   

So are you willing to keep trying…anyway…?  Yep, I knew you would be!  :-)

I’m so thankful…blessed…”wow-d”…impressed…challenged...grateful…humbled…by the opportunity that God has given me to mother the daughter that He has given.  When He placed that little bundle (smaller than a standard-size pillow) in my arms I thought she was a gift sent straight from Heaven and now…I know it.  God has used her in so many ways (that she isn’t even aware) to make me more like Him.  I can’t thank Him enough for this experience.  And, I love her deeply.  I am so excited about the things and ways God is working in her life.  I’m on a journey and I don’t want the journey to stop! 

I hope all of you have a beautiful, love-filled Mother’s Day!  Be blessed! And remember...God's GRACE is sufficient.