Have you ever had a day that your confidence felt so tried that you just wanted to throw in the towel? I must admit that I have had several of those days in the past couple of months. On the days that Tyler has thrown a temper for the 5th time and Katy has cried for hours without end, I ask myself if I am really cut out for the task at hand. Am I really equipped to raise these two kids with patience, humility, love, and discernment? I have always heard that God will not give you more than you can handle, but, at times I think that God thinks more of me than I do. I am in the middle of a ladies bible study at our church and we are reading a book called, Raising Children without Going Insane. I would definitely recommend it to every mom reading this entry. It is chock full of Godly wisdom for every stage of being a mom. One of the chapters we read last week was about our confidence as moms, and I would love to share a little morsel of insight with you.
The author, Jane Evans, says, "So, Mom, don't ever think you don't have what it takes. Don't be tempted to give up. Your children have seeds of greatness placed within them, planted by God before the foundations of the world were laid. He chose you to water nurture, and bring them to light...it's your mandate from God. If ever there was a reason to be confident as a parent it is this: God knows you've got what it takes! So don't allow the challenges of parenthood to undermine your confidence."
I stand with confidence in the face of the enemy, knowing full well that God has given me the tools and resources to raise the precious cargo He has entrusted into my care. So stand firm, sisters...on the days you feel weary and challenged, know that you have a heavenly mandate, and YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES!!
The author, Jane Evans, says, "So, Mom, don't ever think you don't have what it takes. Don't be tempted to give up. Your children have seeds of greatness placed within them, planted by God before the foundations of the world were laid. He chose you to water nurture, and bring them to light...it's your mandate from God. If ever there was a reason to be confident as a parent it is this: God knows you've got what it takes! So don't allow the challenges of parenthood to undermine your confidence."
I stand with confidence in the face of the enemy, knowing full well that God has given me the tools and resources to raise the precious cargo He has entrusted into my care. So stand firm, sisters...on the days you feel weary and challenged, know that you have a heavenly mandate, and YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES!!
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