An Open Rebuke

Moms, I want to have a very transparent MOMent…

Is that okay?

Good!

So, one evening my baby girl cried..

and cried…

and cried…

And……..I became very frustrated and impatient.

In that very moment, it did not matter to me why she was crying – other than the fact that she was sleepy and, as usual, she wanted me to hold her.

I finally gave in and picked her up and carried her over to the bed so that I can dress her for bedtime.

As I laid her down, I instantly locked eyes with her and could tell how tired she really was. With no doubt, I felt convicted for getting frustrated and avoiding to care for her as I should and give her the attention she needed.

God then allowed me to picture myself being in her position as I pondered these questions I felt in my spirit…..

“When you are tired and worn out, aren’t you able to come to Me (God) and I receive you as a loving parent should?”

“Have I ever pushed you away or ever became impatient with you?”

“Isn’t it true that you can come to Me and get the peace, rest, and safety when you need it the most?”

“With that being said, why are you not responding the same way I do? Where’s My love in your heart.”

Correction at its finest, huh?

One thing is for sure, that regardless of what our children do or say, we have been given the willpower to respond in the same way our Heavenly Father responds to us – with grace and love.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NIV