Words for Moms

One of the big lessons you learn from your children is humility. Children have a way of working the pride out your.

The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers
but gives grace to the humble.
The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. Proverbs 3:33-35 (N.I.V.)

As a young or expectant mom it is important that you keep an open mind. It is easy to judge other parents, and say “I will never do that”. It isn’t on the big moral issues where this is an issue. It is the small things where we learn parenting is a big challenge.

We all have days when we say or do things we regret. We also have days where our children show there sinful nature in ways we never expected.

For me it was in the area food, that God’s humbled me. Before I had children I was so frustrated with children who were so fussy. I was certain that my kids were going to each right. I read up on how to make sure that they developed tastes for healthy foods. I ended up with some of the fussiest eaters!! My daughter, who is about to mom now, would not each fruit or vegetable…and still doesn’t each much in these food groups. It seems like a small issue now, but with small children getting through mealtimes is a big deal.

My encouraging words for moms today are to let moms know that sometimes the best plans will fail. We do our best, but we are dealing with children with free wills and it is okay that they are not perfect. We do our best to bring them up to be followers of God and upstanding citizens but there will be days when all does not go right. Those are the days to lean on God, ask for His grace, and trust Him to take the children the extra step.