Mother’s Day is a day for us to celebrate mothers, but for me it is so much more. It is a day of redemption. There were so many years that I truly was not a good mother. I was selfish and more focused on what I wanted than I was about being a good example for my daughter. I convinced myself that I was a good mother because I provided for her and took care of her, but I forgot that what she needed most was someone who would show her how to live her life loving God and others. I forgot that she needed someone to show her how to seek God. I forgot to show her how to fulfill the purpose God created her for.
Thank God, He woke me up from my self-centered, sleepwalking style of living. My Father reminded me that I am His daughter, and He wants good things for His children. That means He wants good things for me (and you)! I had to learn that striving toward holiness is really the only way to find true joy. There are fleeting moments of happiness when you give in to your flesh, but those moments do not last long at all. So, I made a choice. I made a choice to give up some of my selfish desires. I made a choice to live a life that I would be proud to see my daughter living. Trust me, I realize that I still don’t get it all right by any means. Much like the Apostle Paul said I am pressing on, and I am striving. God is working in my heart to grow what He wants. I pray each day that my daughter sees my surrender to Him and learns that is truly the only way to really live a life of joy. ❤️
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