Jenny For Jesus

I find myself in the thick of it all quite often not being the example that I should be for my kids. And I don’t want to be that mama. You see, I prayed for these babies of mine for over a decade. But it took me aligning with what God had been telling me for years for Him to answer my prayers and bless me with 4 children. Now that He has trusted me to raise them, I want to set a Godly example for them.

Too often though, I end up yelling. I feel my anxiety boiling up in my chest and instead of pausing, praying, and asking God to get me through it, I raise my voice. He has shown me so much mercy and grace. I should be doing the same for my kids. “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 I need to remember this during the day to day routines.

I am now challenging myself to stop yelling. It is not an effective way to solve dilemmas. I am trying to take a breath, remember how God wants me to respond, then react to whatever shenanigans my kids may be up to in a way that is pleasing to Jesus. Is it gonna be easy? NO!! Is it possible? Absolutely! “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 I just have to lean on my Jesus.

If you find yourself reacting in the same way to your kids, join me in this challenge. If you don’t have kids, you can still participate. We all have times when we don’t show patience and extend grace to those around us.