Doing vs. Being {Week 1: Marriage & Mommyhood}

Just the other day, a woman commented on my blog that she thought I sounded like “Super Mom.”  I know she meant that as a compliment.

If only she knew.  I’m far from being “Super Mom” (does she even exist?), nor do I want to be “Super Mom.”

Before I knew Christ I wanted to be “Super Mom” and I wanted motherhood and marriage to be picture perfect.

And I thought I could do it on my own.

After giving my life to the Lord, He humbled me very quickly and made me realize that I can’t do motherhood and marriage on my own.

And it’s not going to be perfect, and it never will be.

And that’s OKAY!

If everything were easy and perfect all the time, we wouldn’t need God.

But…..

I still struggle at times – of wanting everything to be just so, of wanting everything to be easy, to not feel overwhelmed, of feeling like I can’t do this.

These are the times that I need to stop Doing, and start Being.

These are the times when I need God the most.

 

It’s hard to be still when you are a wife and mother!!  We have a lot on our plate, or rather plates; we have so much responsibility and are pulled in so many directions, how are we supposed to be still? We hardly have time to use the bathroom or get a shower, so how are we to find quiet time with God?

I don’t have a magic answer; you just have to do it!  It’s not easy, but it’s so rewarding, worth it, and needed!  His Word is our daily bread!  When you make time for God, it makes a tremendous difference!  It will make a difference in you, your family, your home; it will reach every aspect of your life!

But you have to do it!

I’ll admit right now that I don’t seek the Lord everyday.  I go through times when I really struggle with just being (with the Lord) and not doing (it all on my own).  And unfortunately, right now is one of those times.  And when I’m in one of these ruts, I can really notice the difference.  It’s amazing what a little time with God can do.

I’m so thankful that the Lord brought me to this (in)couraging community group – Marriage and Mommyhood.

I need this right now.

I need encouraging.

I need to let the Holy Spirit have control,

find my peace in Jesus,

find grace and give grace, 

and just be!

Be with Him!

This Super Mom has left the building!

Doing vs. Being {Week 1:  Marriage & Mommyhood} 
Fear of God vs. Fear of Man {Week 2: Marriage & Mommyhood}
Agenda-Driven vs. Spirit-Led {Week 3: Marriage & Mommyhood}
Perfect Space vs. Peaceful Spirit {Week 4: Marriage & Mommyhood}

Sharing with:
Hearts 4 Home @ Our Simple Country Life
Big Family Friday @ Holy Spirit-Led Homeschooling
Homemaking Link-Up @ Homemaker by Choice
Homemaking Link-Up @ Consider the Lilies
Weekend Whatever @ Your Thriving Family
Fun Friday @ Pieces of Amy 
Thriving Thursday @ Serving Joyfully