Reminding myself...

I love being a mom. It is never boring, that's for sure. Honestly, I don't know how women can stand to work and be away from their kids so much - I think I would go nuts! But sometimes, I have to remind myself that things are not meant to be a bed of roses. Sometimes, most of the time, things can get really tough. Discipling (yes, I said discipling, not disciplining, as in training as a disciple of Christ) kids through life can get to be a messy business. It is definitely a hands on activity - although it gets to be more hands off as they get older, which actually is even harder, I think. Anyway, I digress as usual. One thing that God is always working on with me is the importance of people rather than "To Do" lists and stuff. I like cleanliness. I despise clutter. The trash can and I are good friends. However, with four kids running around all the time, my house gets messy and stays that way most of the time. A beautiful woman of God shared with me some words of wisdom her husband shared with her when she was in this phase - "Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest." Proverbs 14:4. "What does that have to do with anything?" you ask. I'll give you her summation - "You can't be blessed without the mess!"

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  1. CourtneyMarch 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    That's a great quote. I so agree with you- I hate mess to. I don't think there is anything that has to do with kids that isn't some sort of mess. I've had a difficult week with disciple/training. Parenting is hard!

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