For you mommas (and daddies) who might need some encouragement this morning, I hope you might find some here:
I'm not gonna lie, this week has been a rough one for our family. The Lord called on us to take in the 3 year old sibling of the 2 year old we've been caring for just shy of 3 months. This was the hardest decision we've have ever made, but made it knowing it was right and trusting God to provide.
And it's been a rough go of it. Adjusting to new sleep schedules and new room assignments, new personalities and new family dynamics, more stress and behavior regression on all counts. I've lost count of the number of temper tantrums and fits, mine and theirs. Graham even referred to dinner as a "battleground" last night because of the new noise level. I concur with that assessment.
yesterday afternoon as I was watching the kids play in the sprinkler, I was seriously questioning our ability and our sanity and God's sovereignty. I was beating myself up over my sin nature, truly doubting whether or not what we're giving these kids is enough. Are we truly doing any good here, or are we just making it worse?
As I was watching them play, I called Graham over to encourage him, and said, "I love watching you playing together and having fun. Thank you for loving them."
And then I immediately felt the whisper of my Father, well, more of a shout really, speaking those same words over me. "I love watching you playing together and having fun. Thank you for loving them."
Enter tears of humility and grace. I was floored. That he would delight in me, doing his perfect work imperfectly.
So, whatever kind of week you've had with your kiddos, regardless of the stress you're under, or the behaviors you're dealing with, His grace is sufficient in your weakness. Regardless of how many kids you have or how many mistakes you've made, He delights in watching you love them.
Isaiah 40:11
"He will tend his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arms, he will carry them in his bosom and gently lead those that are with young."
"He will tend his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arms, he will carry them in his bosom and gently lead those that are with young."
