My three oldest daughters have all said that I don't like children, so why did I have so many?
Yesterday, Liz, Kelly and I all told each other what bugs us about each other. It was pretty discouraging. And Kara said that I was unfair, which I probably was. I know I'm not that good of a mom. I don't feel like a good person or a forgiven person. I want to give up. (Haven't I been here before and Jesus told me that He forgave me?)
Psalm 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help [salvation] of my countenance and my God.
Psalm 147:10-11 He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.
Maybe I could hope in His mercy and forgiveness. It would be nice to have someone be pleased with me.
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Precious friend, you ARE a good mother. (and a good person and a forgiven person!) Don't you believe those lies of the enemy.
ReplyDeleteSandy, I have come to believe that embracing the finished work of Christ and the fullness of His grace allows us to truly be human. Being human means that we all have failures, victories, weaknesses, frailties, and inadequacies. The Good News is we can fully admit them and know in our humility God will pour out His grace. I pray you would see His grace poured out in your family. You are just in the messy part of the process.
ReplyDeleteIn His love,
Bret