Beyond the spit up and poopy diapers, repeating instructions and cleaning up messes...we are still us. We are a daughter, a sister, a wife and a friend. Our name isn't just Mommy though it is the best title we will ever have. We need community and we need Jesus.
No matter where we are in life, even if you right now aren't a wife or Mom, we all still need Jesus. We need Him as long as we live this life...because this life throws so many distractions at us...some are important things...but none bring us our purpose of life. We start each day stressed about time, then we check our bank account and get stressed about money, then we see others and a jealous thought flashes by, and we come home to being tired and worn out just wanting to shut our eyes and turn off our brain. That is day in and day out how most of us live. But God lifts our eyes to see the bigger picture. While we still need to go about those things, He gives us something we can't attain on our own...a grateful heart. And the awesome thing about Jesus is you don't have to have everything together in order to come to Him!
Having a grateful heart isn't just merely saying "thank you"...it's an attitude. It opens our hearts to see the current blessings and opens our eyes to what is most important. Loving Jesus and loving people is the only thing that will always bring us good things. And when we give love we then received love better.
I have had many times in my life where I have filled my days with busyness only to feel lonely. I have compared myself to others and harbored jealousy and bitterness.
As a Mom I can't be that person...it wouldn't be good for my son, or my husband or our home. I want a home full of peace and love...one that is intentional thoughtful and full of life...and I don't need to do everything everywhere in order to be that way. I invest in the most important things and let God show me what is really worth my time that won't be in the way of me loving Him and loving people.
We all have different lives, different interests and different personalities. But we can all agree you can never go wrong with having a Grateful Heart. 💖
