How great it is to reserve a day for Mothers. Although we should be grateful and thankful for them everyday.
Today I sit here and I am full of joy. I think about all the women out there that I know that are mothers, my own mother, my sister, and friends who are also mothers. I think about each one of them, and how special they are to each of their own family. Mothers are a treasure, one to be celebrated, to be grateful for, to pray for, to lift up, and shower her with love and gifts. I sent a special message, a text to each one of them this morning. How special they are! How blessed their family is to have them!
As I'm sitting quietly praying for each one of them, I think about their precious hearts. Their lives are full of busyness, raising up their children, teaching wisdom into their lives, cuddling and loving their children, tending to their every hurt and need. All the while making sure dinner is on the table, necessities and needs are provided like clothes, things they need for school. It's never just enough its almost always above and beyond when a mother provides. I think of the times they give, not enough sleep to make sure their children sleep well, no time to give to themselves to keep things going for their families. It is 24/7 around the clock. Being mom just doesn't stop.
I think of each one of them and I pray silently for their hearts, because I know God loves them deeply, and each of their hearts is precious in his sight.
To the Mothers this I pray for you:
Listen to your hearts, it has been buried under, because you have cared so much for others. The Father knows your heart well, this you can share with him all your worries, concerns, and burdens.
Be gracious and kind to yourselves. There is no mother out there who is perfect. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and fall short sometimes, this does not mean you fail. It sometimes means you carry too much, that is not meant for you to carry it all. The Father can handle more than your load. Be kind and gracious to yourselves and let yourself put faith and trust in Him.
Love yourselves well. You are precious. You are deserving. A moment of rest, of time away, of pampering and loving yourself is a MUST. It's not Ok to let that go. Spend time with your girlfriends, sleep and sleep for a long time, go and get your nails done, go for that run, go and enjoy yourself and love yourself deeply. A mother who's been rested in the area of loving herself is able to give more to her family in a way that only she can.
Remember that you are so Loved. It may not be said enough or shown enough, but everyday your family needs you. You are the Heart of the family, the soul, the very thing that keeps it beating for your family. So take great care in protecting your heart. Don't let things, people, and circumstances taint your heart in a way that harbors anything evil. Protect it, cherish it, and nourish it with loving things, and with the Fathers touch that brings healing and confirmation of whose you are.
"Above all things guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life". Proverbs 4:23
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent and praiseworthy - think about such things." Philippians 4:8
"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone, The Lord is near. Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving; let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every though, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " Philippians 4:4-7
Lastly, find rest for your heart and soul. True rest is found in the true Savior, JESUS. The thirst we all long for does not come from things of the world, because our hearts and souls breathe the same breath of life that God gave us. We are created in His image, and find who we are and true rest in his harbor. Rest for your heart is the best kind of gift you can give to yourself.
"But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life" John 4:14
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28
Today I sit here and I am full of joy. I think about all the women out there that I know that are mothers, my own mother, my sister, and friends who are also mothers. I think about each one of them, and how special they are to each of their own family. Mothers are a treasure, one to be celebrated, to be grateful for, to pray for, to lift up, and shower her with love and gifts. I sent a special message, a text to each one of them this morning. How special they are! How blessed their family is to have them!
As I'm sitting quietly praying for each one of them, I think about their precious hearts. Their lives are full of busyness, raising up their children, teaching wisdom into their lives, cuddling and loving their children, tending to their every hurt and need. All the while making sure dinner is on the table, necessities and needs are provided like clothes, things they need for school. It's never just enough its almost always above and beyond when a mother provides. I think of the times they give, not enough sleep to make sure their children sleep well, no time to give to themselves to keep things going for their families. It is 24/7 around the clock. Being mom just doesn't stop.
I think of each one of them and I pray silently for their hearts, because I know God loves them deeply, and each of their hearts is precious in his sight.
To the Mothers this I pray for you:
Listen to your hearts, it has been buried under, because you have cared so much for others. The Father knows your heart well, this you can share with him all your worries, concerns, and burdens.
Be gracious and kind to yourselves. There is no mother out there who is perfect. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and fall short sometimes, this does not mean you fail. It sometimes means you carry too much, that is not meant for you to carry it all. The Father can handle more than your load. Be kind and gracious to yourselves and let yourself put faith and trust in Him.
Love yourselves well. You are precious. You are deserving. A moment of rest, of time away, of pampering and loving yourself is a MUST. It's not Ok to let that go. Spend time with your girlfriends, sleep and sleep for a long time, go and get your nails done, go for that run, go and enjoy yourself and love yourself deeply. A mother who's been rested in the area of loving herself is able to give more to her family in a way that only she can.
Remember that you are so Loved. It may not be said enough or shown enough, but everyday your family needs you. You are the Heart of the family, the soul, the very thing that keeps it beating for your family. So take great care in protecting your heart. Don't let things, people, and circumstances taint your heart in a way that harbors anything evil. Protect it, cherish it, and nourish it with loving things, and with the Fathers touch that brings healing and confirmation of whose you are.
"Above all things guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life". Proverbs 4:23
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent and praiseworthy - think about such things." Philippians 4:8
"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone, The Lord is near. Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving; let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every though, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " Philippians 4:4-7
Lastly, find rest for your heart and soul. True rest is found in the true Savior, JESUS. The thirst we all long for does not come from things of the world, because our hearts and souls breathe the same breath of life that God gave us. We are created in His image, and find who we are and true rest in his harbor. Rest for your heart is the best kind of gift you can give to yourself.
"But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life" John 4:14
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28
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