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Being A Mother
by Brooke Cason
Ok, women, have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to the daily life of being a mom? I know I have. This is my "normal" day...I usually wake up at 5:30 AM, get myself ready, wake Caleb up around 6:30 AM, feed him, fix us both lunch, get Labron up, go to work, get home around 5 or 6 PM, then ball practice/games, supper (whenever), get Caleb ready for bed, workout, bath, study time, then bedtime is usually around midnight.
Sometime during that chaotic day, I have to fit in time for laundry, grocery shopping, house cleaning, dishes, etc. I feel OVERWHELMED sometimes just like most of you I'm sure. I wish I had more time for God and for my family. Those are supposed to be the two most important priorities in my life, but life seems so busy. I never seem to be able to spend quality time with Caleb, but god knows all about it. When I start feeling really down about it, He sends a day just for Caleb and me!
It's up to us as parents to instill the right priorities, morals, and Godly principles in our kids lives. The Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it." This is a HUGE responsibility, but God expects us to do it. If they never see us fitting God in to our daily lives, and trusting in Him for everything, then they probably won't either. If they never hear us pray, then they won't ever know the importance of prayer. This list could go on and on. It's up to US!
Do we love our kids enough to sacrifice a few minutes each day to be an example of Godliness by letting them witness us studying the Word of God, hearing us pray, and disciplining them in the His Word? It's our decision to make. No one can make it for us. I believe that if we could start putting God first in our lives, then our children will be much better behaved, well-mannered, more disciplined....all around better kids. They will be witnesses for the Lord and then it will become a domino effect. They will change other's lives through their witness, their children will trust in the Lord, etc. Isn't this what we should all want for our kids? I know it is my heart.
In Christ,
Brooke Cason
- Posted by: Brooke Cason
Comments
Good one, Brooke! I think about that all the time..The busyness just seems to overtake our lives sometimes....Thanks for this. Love you!
Brooke, this was great!!! I know I have been overwhelmed at times, its hard to pick up one kid from school then the other from her little "socializing" job..I sometimes think I can't do this much more but then I look at her and realize how much she loves it.. I know in the days ahead it will probably even be harder for me to handle this but I know that whatever happens it will work out.. I am trying very hard to be that example to them that they need..But I know that I could always do more....thanks!! love yall
Brooke, I think every mother battles this same thing. It is a great feeling to know that I am not the only one who experiences feeling of frustration and being overwhelmed. My children are married with children and I still worry about them and I feel that I do not spend enough time with my grandchildren. When I am with my children and grandchildren I feel safe, loved and very happy and blessed at what they have become. Godly men with precious wives and beautiful children who are being raised in the ways of the Lord. Thanks for sharing your heart . This mother in love, loves you very much and I am very blessed to have you in my life. You are a great mom, excellent wife, and a special young woman of God.
Thank you all for the comments. Anyone who is a mother can relate to this article. It's amazing at how much time we give to our house, kids, husband, extra-curricular activities, but we don't seem to git God in....AMAZING! I find myself sometimes "not having enough time" for the ONE who sent HIS SON to die for my SINS! Something about this isn't right!
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