I’ve felt this way before…

nervous.

A little anxious of how everything will all play out, do they understand, and am I doing the right thing?

Motherhood is fairly high on my list of priorities.  Right up there with my marriage and God-relationship, I see these three as one big extension of who I was created to be — to love God, to love this man I’ve been gifted and to nurture these children.

It’s all incredibly important to me.

Like many moms I know, sometimes there’s struggle with just how much to pursue outside of these priorities.  I know the various God-opportunties are from Him and both my husband and I agree that ‘YES’ is the answer in some situations…

…but still, I wonder.

This weekend, God asked me to trust Him in all of this.  Trust Him.

Because I’ve been here before — wondering how we’ll get it all done.

Repeatedly through the years of decision-making — in ministry to our local congregation, in life decisions, in educational choices and more – following Him has proven to be best.

Always.

Oh, the work is not often easy!  Somehow, we can have this fancy notion that God’s ways are easy-peasy and that grace is synonymous with relaxation.  He never promised this, though God doesn’t intend we run ourselves ragged either.

My husband and I have set goals and sacrifices, understanding we must keep in God-step to honor Him well.

So, the little bit of encouragement I offer Moms today —

especially for Mamas juggling various responsibilities and God-ordained callings…

is to press your ear close to the Father’s heart.  Hear the heartbeat of what’s on His mind for you, for your family.  With your spouse and/or other godly counsel, discern and weigh carefully each opportunity.  Do not use your own wisdom, it’s incredibly faulty.

Then PURSUE.  With whole-hearted intention and grace-filled understanding, give your life over to joyfully serving in whatever ways He calls.

Really, there’s no other way.

Abundant grace in the journey…

 

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