Mama’s sure carry a heavy load at times,don’t they? It doesn’t stop when the children are grown and out of the house,either. Once the Lord blesses us with children our lives will be filled with long work days, most likely, until the day we die. Sometimes it slows down when they leave the home but I haven’t found that to be personally true.
So much depends on the Mother’s willingness to die to her own ease. Her children look to her to be fed, clothed, nurtured and loved. They depend on her for clean clothes and good home cooking. Mama is seen as their source. Slowly, Lord willing, they will learn as they grow that ultimately God is their end, the source of life. But, as a wee child all they know is to look to their Mother and Father to meet their needs. What a great responsibility a Mother must uphold in her home.
But, where do Mama’s run when they are worn out physically, mentally and emotionally? Do we head for the TV to escape the pressures of the day? Or do we run to food for our escape? Or perhaps shopping? Where do we run when we have exhausted our own resources? Who or what is our source of strength during these times?
I’ve been convicted this week of the sin of complaining. I had a busier than usual week and found that by Wednesday I was emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted. I really felt as if there was nothing left of me to give to anyone. I was very disappointed in how I responded to that day. Instead of turning to the Lord for His strength I fell into self pity and complaining. The Lord is not pleased with complaining and murmuring… just read about the children of Israel in the desert.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it and is safe. Pr. 18:10.
One of the names that the Lord calls Himself is Jehovah, the self-existing one. Our God refers to Himself as the great I AM. When a Mother is physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted she has a place to run. It’s to the name of the Lord… God IS our strong tower, our fortress in times of weariness. God is all we need during those time when we are weak if we will just look to Him for our strength. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. 2 Cor. 12.
I’m praying today that I will be reminded of the strength found in knowing God the next time I am weak (which should occur in the next 30 seconds! *S*)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:33
Blessed are those whose strength is in you… Psalm 84:5
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Psalm 105:4
Comments (4)
Welcome to xanga land. I hope you enjoy it and find encouragement from others. Your post? Right on target. really convicting and encouraging. I have often wondered why stay at home moms complain so much. I used to too until one day when God used a life altering experiance to show me what my prioities should be and what they shouldn’t be. I really enjoy having children to clean up after.
ANNE
Georgene…wonderful wonderful post! Thank you for your prayers! We are glad to be back but ready to leave. Lots to do here before November 14th!
xoxoxo Cat
Oh Georgene, you are so right on! I have done that same thing so many times I am ashamed of it. It’s not until after I have whined and felt sorry for myself and things have finally mellowed down that I find myself saying, “Why didn’t I take it to the Lord, instead of handling it by myself?” I plead guilty.
I am getting better. I have to apologize to Him often for thinking I can handle things without Him.
Good post! It’s honest and that’s what I like.
Have a really good day today. God bless you.
Faye
I’m going through similar lessons myself. Thanks for your post!!