my 2 yr. old screams
my baby girl starts to fuss
the 2 yr. old demands his "suckles"
arguments erupt between the 9 & 10 yr. old
princess has a question
JN wants to tell me about the chickens for the 100th time that day
the mini men want to talk
grown girl needs help
12 yr. old needs help with his history
sweetness needs to know how to make those muffins
and on it goes....
This is my life. My life as a mother to many children. This is the life I have chosen. My days are wonderful, frustrating, sweet, sad, happy, mad, mediocre, ecstatic..They are my days, my life!
Even in the midst of it all I have to find the joy. It has to come from the Father. Daily things can overtake my sunshine. The clouds cover the rays of peace and joy. My circumstances should not dictate my emotions. It is then I have to be like Peter and keep my eyes on the Father. I can also do amazing things for my family and "walk on water" ! Or, I can take my eyes off of Him and sink...into dirty dishes, diapers, mud and despair. Will it ever get done? Will I ever dig my way out of this pile?
The Light will make a way..it will bring a smile to my weary face...If my joy and peace are found in my Saviour and Friend. I can see the beauty in a mama's day of endless messes. I can look through His eyes..
And perhaps my children will see something in me...like a stained glass window radiating the bright light of His Spirit.
Maybe I can make a difference in these precious lives!
No, I may not accomplish much in the way of tangible things but what amazing things have I accomplished in the spiritual? Today one child knew I loved them. Today one child knew what they said mattered. Today they know Father loves them. Today they saw HIM in me!
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