Just Trust Me!

 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart;

do not depend on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

 

How often we have told our children, "Don't run in the street"? Or, "Don't touch the stove"? Or, "Do your homework - Your education is important"? Or, "Don't fool around with drugs"? Or how about this one: "Just trust me, will you?"

 

There will be times when we need our children to simply trust us. Times when they need to stop questioning, stop asking why, and simply obey - even when they don't understand the reasons. We tell them to trust that we know best.

 

 

In the same way, God wants us to obey Him - even though we may not understand and just can't figure out why. "Simply obey My word," He says. We may not fully "get it" yet He asks us to trust Him in spite of our lack of complete understanding.

 

We can always trust Him to know what's best. That's what we desire from our own children - and that's what our heavenly Father wants from us.

 

Father God, if we as sinful human beings

show true concern for our children,

how could we ever think You would do any less?

Forgive me for trusting my own understanding

rather than Your wisdom.

 

 

After I laid my daughter down for her afternoon nap... I prayed, and asked for Gods peace, strength and wisdom. To keep fear, anxieties, anger and frustration away! Being a stay at home mommy is one of the toughest jobs. Being a parent in general is tough! But, truly a blessing. I ask God everyday to lead and guide me to be a better mother for my children.

 

 

Last night, during one of my daughters normal wake ups to eat. I held her close, rocked her. And I will admit I even held her awhile after she went back to sleep in my arms. The days of getting up in the middle of the night to feed her are coming to end very soon now that she is 9 months old! I am cherishing every moment I can!

 

 

 

Then today, Laundry needed to be done to keep my home in order for my husband and my children. So instead of grumbling about much time and attention my daughter demands and how I just can't get it done... I involved her! Made it a game. And we made memories. The laundry is now folded, and she is fast asleep with the visions of a sweet memory with mommy!

 

 

Yesterday after I left the church for band rehearsal. My son was with his JROTC team right across the street. Our worship leader had me sing one song and then let me go instead of staying the whole rehearsal. So I stopped in and surprised him for his awards ceremony! What a sweet gift! To put that smile on his face.

 

 

 

Our children will remember the love, the memories, and how we were there for them. They won't remember that the laundry wasn't completely done, and that the house needed to be picked up. She will remember being on the floor playing peek a boo with the towels. The trophy my sons team won, will sit on a shelf and collect dust. But he will remember looking up into the bleachers to see his mom cheering him on! She won't remember how bad my knees and back hurt while sitting on the hard wood floor with her. She will remember that mommy was on the floor WITH her playing ball!!!

 

 

 

God Loves us, and wants our time, our attention. Just like our children crave, love, and NEED our attention. He knows we are very busy people. It definitely takes a lot to run a home. But, with love, patience, and all of our loved ones around us.. laughing, playing, warm food, a sweet animal in your lap or laying in a corner watching us. It's a complete peace. Yes, We are tired, our bones ache. But, a complete peace... THAT is resting in HIM. He says "Trust Him!" Stop worrying about all the little things you are worrying about. Tell God about it. Let Him carry it.. And focus on the important things. That sweet baby toddling around the floor. Get down there and play!

 

But I will sing of your strength,

in the morning I will sing of your love;

for you are my fortress

my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 59:16

 

You are my strength, I sing praise to you;

you, God, are my fortress,

my God on whom I can rely.

Psalm 59:17