I'm Just The Mom

Why is it that trusting the Lord is easier said then done? I wish I could answer that question however I can't but I can share a few things the Lord is doing to grow my trust in Him.

As a mother I am a protector and sometimes I take it to the point that I'm over bearing. For instance  I say "Lord I trust you with my kids, ( who are actually His) but no, I'm not going to allow them to do this even though you are asking me to."

So most of you know my kids go to school 2 days a week and are home schooled 3 days. Well in junior high you attend school 3 days a week and stay home 2. I don't like this idea of her going 3 days a week. why you ask? Because I believe it is my responsibility as a mother to teach my children not anyone else's. However the Lord has called me to this so I'll be obedient and walk in it. Pretty much I partner with a teacher or in Amaya's case a few teachers and we educate and shape my children together. Honestly, I love the balance it brings to our home. I pour out into my kids and then send them out to shine and pour out un to others and be a light in this dark world. It takes some trusting though let me tell you.

Athena was at school yesterday and her teacher was going over science and they were learning about sound waves. The teacher said something that sounded as if she believed in evolution. God's Spirit in Athena told her something wasn't right and my girl spoke up and told her teacher she was not allowed to participate in such a thing because she doesn't believe in it. If you want to know I was so proud when I got that email and my girl was being bold in her faith!!!

As soon as I picked Athena up she shared what her teacher said or the article said and I completely understand what bothered Athena's Spirit. Every morning before they get out of my car I cover them in prayer. While they sleep I cover them in prayer and we pray for their teachers salvation as well. Turns out her teacher is a Christian which makes my heart full. Her teacher reread the article and realized what sounded like evolution. Her teacher was bummed this slipped through. God is so good isn't He?! I realize public schools are not as flooded with christian teachers as my kids' charter/home school however we serve the same God friends. A God who loves our children more then us. He gave them to us to protect, shelter and raise up all for Him. I'm finding balance in parenting. Remember our children are never to be idols that we put before our Lord but they are to be placed at His feet in full surrender. This is hard to do but I know when we obey the Lord the blessings and fruit are abundant.

I mentioned above that Amaya goes 3 days a week. I almost pulled her and was not going to allow her to go 3 days but then I heard the Lord say I was to allow this. Yes, I asked the Lord why and was pretty bothered by it but again I must trust and obey.... so the first week my girl comes home to tell me she and her bestie are starting up a Christian club at their lunch time. They will be reading God's word and doing a bible study. Can somebody pinch me because everything I am praying to God the Father is being heard. This mom is excited!! Excited is an understatement. You know what I want for my kids more then anything? That they'd love the Lord our God with all their hearts, souls minds and strength. Seeing Jesus working in my kids is the most amazing thing. And this work is not mine to take the credit for, this is their Heavenly Father. He is the one who changes hearts, not me. He is the one who speaks truth to them not me. I'm just the mom.

I'm okay with being just the mom because this moms heart is full!

Sweet moms who are reading this, can I encourage you to trust and obey. Remember, He loves them more then you do. Be wise of course, however if being wise means walking on water then do just that.

I want to be like Hannah and fully surrender my children to God and like Abraham willing to do whatever God asks even when it seems crazy to the world.

Lord Jesus, I lift up any mom reading this, I pray that you give her super natural faith in you. I pray for wisdom and knowledge in her child raising and that she would trust you with her most prized treasures.... her children that you gave her. Thank you for this sweet mother bless her with patience, discernment and courage and Jesus name Amen!