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I keep messing up this parenting thing.
I’ve had probably one of the most difficult weeks yet as mom. I’ve been a mom for TWELVE years, y’all.
{Dramatic pause}
Not only did we have an outbreak of eczema, poison ivy and impetigo (oh my), we also didn’t have water in the house, a broken tub and new challenges with our non-profit. And out of respect for my kiddos, I won’t air all our dirty laundry, but all three of my kids are going thru a challenging time. And I ache when my kids hurt, you know? (I also try to fix things that aren’t broken and lecture too much, but that’s for later).
It’s probably not a coincidence that I’m flying to Indiana tomorrow to speak on being a Light in the Home, about parenting, marriage and family, huh?
And boy, have I beat myself up about that.
Pray for me? And I’ll pray for you.
Parenting isn’t for wimps.
I just keep giving it all to Jesus: my strong-willed preschooler, my sensitive son, my overachieving tween, my broken bathtub (sob), my control.
When it’s all said and done, I find peace in the words of Erma Bombeck (seriously!)
I may fail every day, but no matter what, I’m going to keep trying.
I’m thankful He specializes in messes.
{Yes, it’s a FREE 8×10 Printable}
Because it really all comes down to this.
Two girls, ages 9 and 10, trapped in slavery, trafficked by evil men. Unfortunately, their story is common. There are 1.2 million children trafficked each year.
If you follow Mercy House on Facebook, you’ve watched this amazing event unfold. Six months ago Mercy House was referred a 10 year old child, being abused in unspeakable ways. Although we exist to help pregnant girls, we wanted justice for this child. We couldn’t turn away and we tried to rescue her, but were stopped at every turn.
Maureen and I have grieved for this child. I’m a momma to a girl nearly her age and I just cannot fathom her pain, her life.
Last week, we had another opportunity with the help of two Christian groups we work with to rescue this child. We were able to get her and another child trapped in this ring and are financially supporting these children as they begin a new life! It was a day God ordained and all the right pieces fell into place. Please pray for justice in this situation.
There are so many details that can’t be shared, but only one matters: God cares about the least of these. His eye is on the sparrow.
And while our problems pale in comparison, I think our enemy wants to convince us that we aren’t worth being pursued by God. There are bigger problems, people in worse situations, and even though that’s probably true, it doesn’t change our worth.
I was reading in Matthew about birds. I love how God makes it plain enough for people like me to understand:
“What’s the price of a pet canary? Some loose change, right? And God cares what happens to it even more than you do. He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail—even numbering the hairs on your head! So don’t be intimidated by all this bully talk. You’re worth more than a million canaries.
You’re worth more than this:
He not only knows every detail of your life, He cares about them. He cares about that crazy dream, that trial with your kiddo, the big fear that keeps you up at night, the lonely marriage you’re in…every detail.
You’re worth more than a million canaries.
He knows. He cares. He is there, in the details of your life.
I don’t know about you, but I need this Word from my Father:
[Enjoy this free 8x10 printable as a reminder]
If I could go back and talk to the young wide-eyed girl who thought she knew it all, this is what I’d say:
Dear 22 year old me,
You are about to get married. You don’t have a clue. He’s going to be your soul mate. He’s going to disappoint you. Ultimately, he’s going to teach you how to love.
There are going to be some bumps along the way . There will even be a mountain or two. You will survive. You don’t need more money or more stuff. You need to live every day without regret, love hard, risk more, laugh until it hurts and for pete’s sake, stop cutting your hair so short.
Most of all, be a forgiver. Because you keep the Great Forgiver pretty busy.
Love,
39 year old me
It’s the best marriage advice I can offer-whether you’re just starting out in your marriage journey or you’ve grown old together: forgive as you’ve been forgiven.
You won’t regret it.
Enjoy this {free} 8×10 Print 
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