Grace - for Moms and kids :)

His grace is sufficient for me.  And for you :) Have you ever felt like you are at the end of your rope or your have all the straw on your back that you can handle?!? I'm sure we've all been there a time or two, and probably more than that and more than we'd like to admit.

  I was faced with a situation this week that just took me off guard and I found myself leaning toward my own understanding and we all know that takes us places we don't really want to go. I had to remind myself that God is never surprised by the things that surprise us. Our family situations, the news, the world economy, and anything else you can think of, He already knows.  So remember this, that in our weakness He is made strong when we surrender to Him. Don't waste time beating your head up against a wall, seek Him.  All too often we seek God when we have run out of options, well this week a lets try and run to Him first. He is a good God and understands us better than anyone. 

  Also, know that the same grace that God gives us to get through situations is the same grace that we can extend to others.  Our children's are only with us for a short amount of time, lets not stress them out by not extending grace and placing unrealistic expectations on them.  Remember to teach progress NOT perfection.  I know in the midst of my day it can be way too easy to get frustrated by one of the kids not completing a task that was asked of them or not finishing their school work, or struggling with a behavior that I just want to stop. But His grace is sufficient for them too, and we as parents need to reach our children that perfection is not possible. We strive for the best that we can do at the time with what we know. Also, try to teach that we always want to be growing and maturing, but that perfection is not a part of real life, the sooner we teach our children that the faster and easier it will be for them to focus on growth. By teaching them to look for growth not perfect, we are helping them to be confident young people who are willing to try.  They can 'rest' in knowing that although they may not be perfect, they are moving forward giving God their best and they are trying.  There are so many adults in this life that haven't ever learned that.  They end up stuck places because they're fear of failing keeps them from trying. 

  He can handle us at all times and can calm us and comfort us like no one else.  

Enjoy your week and lean on Him MORE SOONER. Remember that your little ones are watching show you handle situations, teach them now to RUN to God with them first.  <3