Taking Christ's Yoke
Now that I will celebrate 25 years of being a mother and 10 children later, I find myself drawn to our precious Lord by the realization that this process of Mothering is God's way of drawing us close to Him, of revealing His heart, His thoughts, His love, His incredible sacrifice for us.
Yes, the warm fuzzy feelings do give me pictures of Jesus sometimes. However, I've come to grasp the depth of the Lord's love for me as I have walked through the valleys with my children.
The times I feel neglected by my children, the Lord gently whispers in my ear--"Have you neglected me today? I didn't see you in prayer or Bible study today." When I long for their attention and emotional focus, Christ reminds me how much He longs for my whole hearted devotion. Watching them make mistakes and take the wrong path pushes me to my Heavenly Father in prayer and repentance for my own mistakes. I vividly see how He weeps for me, His child, as I too make so many mistakes.
Yes the path of motherhood is a sweet journey with our children. It is landscaped generously with the fragrant blossoms of joy and happiness. But God, the master gardener, in his infinite wisdom reveals the thorns and weeds along the path that draw us to Him. After all, isn't part of our life purpose to know Him and make him known? What better way to "learn of Him" and make Christ known than by being a mom. Being a mother has drawn me closer to His dear side in ways I would have never chosen, but in ways that He knew I needed.
This Mother's Day I find myself praising the Lord for loving me enough to bless me with 10 wonderful children who have taught me incredible lessons about my relationship with our dear Lord.
Matthew 11: 28-30 " Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly of heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. "
-Submitted for the Mother's Day Contest by Chris O’Dorisio -homeschool mom of 10 children (6 blessed boys and 4 great girls) and a mother-in-law of 1 and a happy wife to my childhood sweet heart.
posted by Crystal Paine at 11:27 AM
1 Comments:
Thank you for this article! Any Mum of 10 is to be admired! I especially enjoyed this quote: "Being a mother has drawn me closer to His dear side in ways I would have never chosen, but in ways that He knew I needed." If I am ever a mother, I am sure it will not be as I expect or like. However, with an attitude like yours it is possible to see God's great work in the midst of everything.
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