jugglingmomx2 posted: " I have seen many pictures with parents covering their child, protecting them, from the fiery arrows. This is a powerful image. However, what is often missed is our first line of defense, Jesus Christ. " For God did not send his Son into the world t"
I have seen many pictures with parents covering their child, protecting them, from the fiery arrows. This is a powerful image. However, what is often missed is our first line of defense, Jesus Christ. " For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. " John 3:17. Jesus Christ came to save the world, to save us.
Parenting is hard. I worry about my kids and when I start to lose control, I begin feeling guilty about how bad I am as a mother. My oldest, is five now, just started kindergarten this year. He has begun to raise his voice often, to his little brother and to me. I was talking to him about this the other and how we should not yell. He then turned the tables on me and asked me, "But Mom? Why do you yell at me?"
Ouch, reality check for me. I did my best to be honest and explain to him that it is not right for me to yell either. But I understand it is a struggle to control our frustrations and to control our tone of voice. This hit me hard though. It stuck with me. I know I worry so much about being the "perfect" mom. I want to do everything right. I want to be the one covering my children, keeping them safe, and supporting them to do everything God has made them for. I am learning that in trying to do this myself, I am wearing myself thin, which, in turn, makes it more difficult for me to control my frustrations. The viscous circle. I, as their mom, must do everything, it is all on me, if I fail them their lives will be horrible. But these are all lies!
As parents, we often forget the FIRST LINE of defense, Jesus Christ. In Him, I can do all things. My boys have been adopted by the Father. He will be, and can be their everything. HOW COMFORTING IS THAT?!?!?
It is difficult to remember, especially in the busy times. But if we are able to keep our focus on Christ, we are reminded that we are never alone, even if we are lonely, even if we are stressed, even if we are running around like chickens with our heads cut off, not knowing what way is up. We have Jesus.
My prayer today for all parents is to remember it's not all on you, it is all on Christ. Lucky for us, we already know how it ends.
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