A New Attitude by Carri P
Have you ever had one of those moments when you just feel
like screaming, “I’m done! That’s it, I just can’t do this anymore!”? Being a wife, mother, employee, friend,
housekeeper, homework monitor, taxi driver, student, etc. is just overwhelming
sometimes. I catch myself longing for
the Rapture to take me up and away from all of this. When I am not strong, I find Satan whispering
in my ear - telling me what a failure I have become. Then I look around and notice that I am not receiving
any type of appreciation for my efforts (which happens to be my love language).
When I feel this pain I turn to my Bible and seek God’s
face, not His hand, to have my quiet time and my soul is refreshed by His
love. He helps me to change my
perspective, which has a huge effect on my attitude. He offers me His living water from His word,
“…and
walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as
a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:2 NIV
If Jesus can make such an amazing sacrifice for me, and I am
to be like Him, then I can change my perspective/attitude regarding the
sacrifices I am making for my family. My
family is not a burden; they are a blessing from God! My daily chores are not to be dreaded; they
are to be cherished as moments of small sacrifices I can offer up to my family
saying, “I love you."
Yes, being a mother may include a series of sacrifices,
however with a Godly perspective we can receive a fresh attitude of love and
joy towards our children and our role as their mother. God chose you to be the mother of your
children! Rejoice and be glad, enjoy
every moment and rather than complaining, thank God for the blessings in your
life. Being a mother is a gift.
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