April 1, 2020

Just for Mom

Happy first day of April! I am starting this day...this month out rather slow. I started to get anxious about not being up earlier and ready and having coffee and videos for the day started, people are probably up and looking for our class posts, and and and and.

And God brought to mind the verse "Be still...and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 How quickly I forget! I know what I need to do. I know what I should do. I know how to do it. And yet...I go right back to my human way of thinking and reacting! God has given us this time at home for a purpose. Let that sink in to your heart and mind. How many times a day, do we as moms say, "Hurry up!" "Let's go!" "We don't have time for that now!" "Don't make me tell you again!" "Come on, quit making me wait!"

Have you uttered those words at all these last couple weeks? I hope not. What is more important right now than spending time in our home with our little loves? What could possibly be more important than cuddling, reading, playing, singing, and making yummy things for the little ones (and your big priority number one-your husband)? Laundry is not going anywhere! Get your children to help you. Teach them a new chore! Have fun doing it. Dishes are never ending! They can sit in the sink...so you may have to scrape the dried on stuff a little harder later. Let your child stand on a chair and do it for you...pouring and mixing soapy water is fun!

Take time to read God's Word to your children. Just a verse to focus on and then write it somewhere for all to see. I know...it sounds like a lot of pressure for you. Can I submit to you that it is not?! You are doing those things anyway...make it fun! James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him (her) ask of God, that giveth to all men (moms) liberally, and upbraidth not; and it shall be given him (her)."

God does not find fault with us when we have to ask Him for wisdom!!!! That is what upbraidth means...to not find fault. So why do I constantly do that to myself...most likely...I have not asked God for wisdom and have not asked Him what He wants me to do as I schedule the day. God has allowed this time in our lives. Why? I know right now that there are some things He wants me to learn and do at home with my family. Will I take time to do what He is showing me so that I am ready with a new mindset and routine when the "shelter in place" is removed?!

With love and prayer for each of you...slow down...take time to enjoy the blessings of each day....is there anything more important?

Kari...just being a mom