Don't Grow Weary, Find a Promise

~Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time with will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ~ ~Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 ~ Ok, so the question has been brought up 'what do I do when I'm doing all I can and I don't see the results'? I can completely relate!  That very feeling is what started me talking to God about this so much lately. I was really just fried and feeling at my whits end.  And I am not claiming to have all the answers, but I will share with you what God has been showing me. God showed me that: #1  - I needed to not say that what I was doing was not working. #2 - Speak things that are not as though they were (Romans. 4:17b)  Thats where the speaking His word over them comes in and speaking out loud who they are in Him. #3 Love them like Jesus loves me.  This part of it was huge for me.  God never gives up on me, not ever.  He loves me even when I blow it. He is consistently there steady and faithful and ready to give me His best all over again.  He never changes what He expects from me, but He's always ready to give me a fresh start.  God patiently works with me and in total love.  I'm trying to mimic that love to my kids. I've been really focusing on not saying things like ' you always do (blank)' or 'you've been doing this for months' or ' I'm tired of this behavior' #4 - Being consistant and not changing my standards but changing how I react to the children's behavior.  Often times I feel like parenting has more to do with teaching me than them.  Praying before reacting to them and letting the Holy Spirit lead me in how and when I correct them.  Being slow to anger and not just reacting but actually praying about how to handle a situation has not miraculously changed the initial behavior, but it has affected how my children receive the correction I give.  And that in the long run will affect the behavior. (James 1:19) #5 - Standing on God's word.  Finding a promise that applies to my children and meditating on that until it become more real to me than the circumstance/situations/behaviors I'm currently seeing. I've put written out some of the scriptures I've found below and I hope they are helpful.  Stay faithful and know that God is right here along side us as moms willing to help, lead, and guide us.  Spend time becoming aware of His presence with you at all times and be quick to obey even the smallest things He shows you.  Psalms 103:7 - But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with even their children's children. Isaiah 54:13 - And all of our children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be their peace. Deuteronomy 7:9 - Know therefore that the Lord you God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Hime and keep His commandments. Philippians 1:6 - being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Psalms 126:5 - Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint. 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 2 Corinthians 4:1 - Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not loose heart.  Isaiah 55:11 - So is my word that goes from my mouth: It will not return void, but it will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.  Ephesians 6:13 - Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand!