You Have Purpose

If you read my "About Me" post you already know that I am a stay at home mother of three. My son is the oldest and he is nine, and then I have two daughters, 7 and 6. My children from start to finish are 35 months apart (Yes, three in less than three years. It's okay, you can call us crazy.) We would not have done it any other way. Our children have been such a blessing to us, but as you can imagine it has not been without much blood, sweat and tears. I can relate to those of you who have little ones. I know how you feel when the little ones get into everything, and by the end of the day, you just want to lock yourself in your room and go to sleep because you are nothing short of exhausted! Yes, there were many of those days, and to be honest, there still are some from time to time. I want to encourage all of you who are still knee deep in the early years, remember that they are only little for such a short period! Cherish each passing day, yes even the days that you didn't have time to shower or to do your makeup, and even those days you have spent your entire day in your pajamas! Those days will pass. (Well, maybe not the days that you spend the entire day in your pj's.) You may still experience those days from time to time as your children grow up. I know I still do.

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

When the days get tough, you can always remember who you are. You were created by God, who has a plan and a purpose for your life. He has not dropped you off into the deserted desert of the child raising years to leave you to suffer through it with no hope. In these moments of frustration try to remember the words from the book of Psalms that He is "an ever-present help in trouble." It is not God's desire for us to walk the road of motherhood alone. The Lord desires to come alongside of us, to support us, to comfort us, and to bring us direction when we are in need.

There are times that I can get so frazzled with the frustrations of motherhood. Yes, I have actually locked myself in my room just to catch a break. It is in these times I have had to remind myself that my children are a blessing, a gift from a God who loves me so very much! The Lord loves you too, and He trusts you so much that He has entrusted into your care such a precious, priceless gift, your children.

I pray that in the times of wanting to pull your hair out that you turn to the Lord for your ever present help in times of trouble.  I pray that this week you will lean on Psalm 46:1 for encouragement when you face all of the many frustrations that life can throw at you. I pray that as you come to the Lord, that He will meet your every need!