Having attended the Momheart conference literally days before my baby was born, I’m still processing all the awesome encouragement and advice presented. There were several things I heard that have “stuck” with me. Here are top 5 mommy tips I learned from the Momheart conference: 1. THERE IS A TIME FOR THAT (Julie Chambers) With 3 busy guys at home a majority of ...
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My {in process} Story
Thank you. THANK YOU.
And please give that sweet babe a kiss from here?
All’s grace,
Ann
You are very welcome Ann. I would love to give him an extra set of kisses from Canada.
Wish I could have gone to this conference. Thanks for sharing. Thinking about motherhood as sacrifice inspires one of two things in me depending on whether I’ve had second cuppa coffee.
1) resentment and an attitude of “Am I the only one in this house who sacrifices anything/hangs up a wet towel/puts a new trash bag in the trash cans?!”
Or 2) a hefty dose of unearned self-righteousness about how holy I’m getting by being so sacrificial.
It’s good to have a different perspective. God has called us to offer love and compassion to a world enslaved by sin and suffering. That includes my little people! What a great job-
okay miss alice, you are amazing! such wisdom presented with the perfect amt of wit! miss you friend!
agree, alice. that’s what the Lord was doing in my heart…I saw myself either resenting the gift of motherhood or feeling self-righteous and prideful about it…thanks for sharing!!
Awesome post! I think #5 has really convicted me! Like Alice noted for her #1 & #2, those are easy traps to fall into. I’m not to look at my role as the suffering martyr or holier-than-thou. It’s how I use those moments of ‘inconvenience’ and redeem them for His purpose by not choosing selfishness, entitlement, pride, etc. and instead choosing to overflow with love, mercy and grace!
Unfortunately, it was a week of learning this lesson the hard way as I felt annoyance, frustration, etc. from lack of sleep (10 month old not sleeping thru night!). It wasn’t until I really prayed for the Holy Spirit to help me that this idea popped into my head. . . I’m not entitled, nor do I deserve, a full nights rest! My mission is to glorify my Father by making sure I steward my time, energy and resources to his blessings – My Children! ♥
thank you Ashley for sharing your own struggle here with us. I think we all know exactly what you are talking about…feeling frustrated but realizing we really aren’t entitled to the convenient lifestyle we expect.
Heather, thanks for the shout out. In regard to Ashley’s comment…it was quite interesting sharing my heart at Sally’s and then coming home to live it out, I failed so many times in just that one week but I agree with her…it’s only when I allow the Holy Spirit to work through me! So hard…so thankful for His grace.
Thanks, Heather! I’m so glad you enjoyed the conference! I learned so much, as well!
Forgot to mention, I posted the rest of the Top Ten List this week. http://www.blog.spilledlaughter.com.
And, congratulations on your sweet little blessing! What a treasure!
Julie