It doesn’t matter how old you are sweet mama, you have seasons of limited rest. When kids are young, it’s barely any. When they are teens, you are awake waiting until they’re home! Both stages are hard but fun (like most important things in life.) A random verse I love is in Isaiah 40: 11 “…He will gently lead the nursing ewes..” God does not despise your fatigue. He isn’t mad you are struggling with simple survival. He is compassionate, kind & helpful. I’m praying for you mom pals today that He will give you a few minutes of stillness to lean into His love for you. It’s not performance that He wants from you-let Him just love you . #momlife#newborn#mommylife#mother#fatigue#mombies#isaiah40v11#teenmom#mothersofteens
I hear from many of you about your current calling from God -that of being a Pastor’s Wife. People will ask you, “What’s it like to be the Pastor’s wife?” For me, these 3 things keep me focused!
Identity Issue
Because we are Children of the King, evangelism and discipleship are the languages we speak. Exhibiting love for others and conducting ourselves in a way that honors the character of Jesus. We are missionaries first! There is no question we all have different spiritual GIFTS…some to give, some to serve, and some to teach. How glorious that Paul teaches that we are ALL to pray and ALL to love!! Now, we get to add to our circles of influence through chats on marriage, children, and sharing our struggles! WHEN WE WALK WITH GOD, we will love, lead, and impact well.
Heart Honesty
We must ask ourselves, “”Do I find my significance in BEING a Pastor’s Wife?” or “Do I find my significance in BEING a “Daughter of the King” whose value to the Kingdom is insurmountable? He will show you your heart’s motivation and give you power over insecurity and power over pride!
Only YOU can be you
You are called to be a “helpmate” to your husband and his calling as a pastor (loving the congregation pro-actively and serving where needed)….most importantly, to LOVE him. He is your #1 ministry. If God gave you children (one of the ultimate gifts!) then this is your #2 priority. As my wise husband says, “Only you can be their mommy.” I want to look back and say “I gave them my “all” in the context of a healthy marriage example and love for Jesus!”
He has made you for this! He will fill your heart with strength and joy !
What if we actively believed this? What if we lived each day knowing His completed work has been poured into us by faith? Many believers strictly identify themselves as “broken” “depressed” “anxious” “no good” or “unloveable”. It’s human nature to call to mind our wounds instead of meditating on His wounds. He exchanges His complete victory for our incomplete faith. Colossians 1 & 2 is saturated with the identity of Christ.
Today, we can end critical self-talk with one little phrase “I am complete in Him!”
