At times when God speaks, it’s a still small voice…sometimes even a whisper. And it’s at times like these that He invites us to be still and know that He is God (Psalms 46:10).
Join me as I share with you God Whispers that have that sustained, strengthened and encouraged me on my journey to be the Mommy and Wife God wants me to be.
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You ARE a Mommy beyond “compare”!
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As a Mommy it’s very easy to fall into the “comparison” game and into the rut of “I wish”es…
I wish I could do as many crafts with my only child. Mommy X does so much with her 3 kids
I wish I could homeschool my children but I don’t have the enthusiasm, patience or gift of teaching as Mommy G
I wish I was as good a homemaker as Mommy K. She’s Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart and Ms Green Fingers all rolled into one.
I wish I could juggle family, work, blogging and fun time with my friends the way Mommy Z does.
I wish. I wish. I wish.
And before we know it, we’ve burrowed ourselves into a pile of “nothingness” and have dipped our toes into the pool of “no self worth whatsoever.”
That’s exactly the place God DOES not want you to get comfortable in. It’s not what you were created for.
He created you for a purpose in this world a purpose that NO other person can fulfill for your children. No, not even Mommy X, Mommy G, Mommy K or Mommy Z.
You may not be the ideal Mommy you want to be but with His Grace you will be the World’s best Mommy to your children.
You are placed in a specific circle in this world to impact that circle with the person God created you to be.
Stop comparing yourself to others and remember…
in His Eyes and the eyes of your family
You ARE a Mommy beyond “compare”!
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I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
(Psalm 139:14)
Becca says
January 31, 2012 at 4:17 pmBeautiful post! Sometimes it’s hard not to compare but this is a great reminder that we are each our kids best mommy.
Teressa Morris says
January 31, 2012 at 6:25 pmThank you for sharing. This is definitely something I need reminding of.
shirley carr says
January 31, 2012 at 6:30 pmThat is very true and well said! I wish I could be like all them at times too but I do my best and my boys love me for that. For example: Today my son was at school and I was home sick but decided to make him a cake. not feeling well, I burnt the bottom, he scrapes the top and said it is great!
Erika says
January 31, 2012 at 7:20 pmBeautiful post! Thank you for this – this is something all mommies need to be reminded of. This is such a blessing!
Canadian Mom Blogger says
January 31, 2012 at 8:06 pmVery well said! Thanks for sharing it.
Karen says
January 31, 2012 at 8:18 pmyes, You have to parent your children the best way you know how, and know that you are the best parent for YOUR child.
Ellen Christian says
February 1, 2012 at 8:17 amWhat a fantastic post. It’s so hard not to compare ourselves to others but we just have to know that we are who we are meant to be.
Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says
February 1, 2012 at 8:23 amThank you for sharing. I think that most children find what they need in their parents. It might be challenging for both the parent and the child at first but they learn and grow together.
Still Blonde after all these YEARS says
February 1, 2012 at 11:10 amI do pretty well at this but at times I feel the fingers of jealousy and discontent reaching out to me. Your philosophy is a good one!
Deanna- Mommygaga.com says
February 1, 2012 at 12:46 pmThis is beautiful! I have so many ‘wishes’ as a mommy but I try not to stress or dwell on them too much. As long as we all do our best 🙂