Do you find yourself evaluating how you are doing as a mom by looking at pinterest perfect posts from others moms? With pictures of their hipster-dressed two-year old, and the delicious meal they made last night, are you left wondering why you cannot seem to get it together like other moms?
Well, let me give you some insights that will let you off the hook! Holding yourself up to the standard of others is not the right way to measure your success as a mother.the Secret to Success as a Mom
As moms, we need to be wise about how we measure our success.
Here is the secret to becoming a SUCCESSFUL MOM:
WHAT IS SUCCESS?
First we must answer the question “What is success?” The world defines success in terms of what a person owns, controls, or accomplishes. God defines success in terms of faithful obedience to His will.
The world asks, What results have you achieved?
God asks, Were you faithful to my ways?
The Lord asks for only one thing–obedience to His revealed will.
Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man’ (Eccles. 12:13).
Your success as a mother does not depend upon what your child chooses to do with his life. Rather, according to Scripture, success lies in your obedience to God–in what you chose to do with your life.
HOW TO SUCCEED
God has called you to the ministry of motherhood. And with that calling He has provided the Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you in your journey.
By being committed to know God through His word, you will grow to love Him more each day, and when you love God properly, you will love your son correctly.
The Lord has provided tools for you to do well in your calling. By daily communing with Him through:
- the Bible
- prayer
- worship
- fellowship with the Church
You will be fully equipped for this incredible privilege of bringing up your kids, because God will work through you to raise your son for His glory.
Dr. Howard Hendricks, author of Teaching to Change Lives, says:
The key is not what you do for God but what you allow Him to do through you. God wants to use you as His catalyst–and as you let Him transform and renew your thinking, you’ll be ready for His use.
So mom, remember not to measure how well you are doing by how your kids are performing, or the opinion of other moms. Rather, weigh yourself against God’s definition of success–and spend time with other mothers who have the same goal.
As you continue to walk faithful to His ways, the Lord is free to work through your obedient life so you can parent with NO REGRETS.
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