Vulnerable, but small post about motherhood.
I worry as a mother. Mostly because I am falling short of my own expectations. But, I also worry about the time I must spend away from my children.
This is the prayer on my heart, which I have placed to words tonight: "Lord, bless me in my mothering every day. Bless what I can do, and do, for my children. Bless the time I have with them, and the time I spend away from them. Change and heal my mothering heart."
Before my scripture study I opened with a prayer, and recorded my thoughts (which I shared above). Then, I read this in 3 Nephi 22: 13
"And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children."
That's a promise, and there is no question what the Lord is telling me here. ALL I am asked to do is teach my children of the Lord. And they will be blessed and have peace. Which doesn't mean they won't struggle. But, the reward in the end is great.
I know it is a hard work, and I know that every moment will not be bliss. But, I find great peace in these words tonight. If this is all I have to do, then I CAN do it.
Oh, what joy to my mothering soul.
