A Stay At Home Mom's Prayer

Lord, help me see You in every day.

I have no strength left in me to love, discipline, help, and give over and over and over again until my head hits my pillow at night, only to wake up an hour later to a sleep-talking 4 year-old and a crying newborn the next hour. I am weak and tired, Lord. And despite always having kids around me, I am very lonely at times. I feel like a robot doing the same thing, day in and day out. My cup is empty. So, so empty and I need You and only You to fill it back up.Lord, let my cup overflow with You so that my kids reap the benefits and that by the end of the day I know I've fought the good fight. I want to wake up and feel Your presence in my home and in my soul. I want the words that come out of my mouth to bring life into my home and to my children. Lord, help me see You in every moment. The moments where I'm soothing a teething baby, while another kid is having a bloody nose, and while the other is crying because he needs something from me....all at the same time.

Lord, I want to see You in every moment.

The world has already established that being a mom is "hard," but why do I make it harder? Why do I yell when I could gently cup their face and use that moment to bring them closer to You? God, why do I shut everyone out and pick up my phone, instead of picking up that crayon and coloring with my kids? Why do I look forward to coffee in the mornings and wine at night when I literally LIVE for my babies morning snuggles and nighttime kisses? Lord, take over. Do I not see Your abundant blessings of health, joy, and laughter? Open my eyes, Lord!!!I have been blinded by this "mom life" that can so easily hide the real me. But right now, being a mom IS the real me. Yes, I have talents that You have given me, Lord. Traits and characteristics that will not go unnoticed, but why do I so eagerly grasp for selfishness or that one moment of "me time" when my calling and purpose IS to raise these babies to be godly?THAT is a huge calling that you have given me....and I know Lord that you must think I'm a pretty BA mom to give me these wild and fun kids. You entrusted ME as their mom. Thank you, Jesus. You gave it all, and you have given me more than I could have ever hoped or dreamed. You've given me new life when I thought it was over. You gave me a purpose when I thought I was spread thin. Thank you.

I pray that You would go before me today, pave this windy path of motherhood that has daily bumps and swerves, highs and lows.....pave the way and I will follow.

Give me the grace and love, kindness and gentleness, self-control and humility, joy and peace, and the patience and wisdom to be the best mom for these kids. You named me THEIR MOM and no one else. Help me walk in that truth and always thank you for that high calling of being a mom. Let thankfulness be on my lips. I love you, Lord.Amen. Photos by Autumn Rae Photography. She books fast and is one of the most reasonably priced photographers that I know! You Colorado people are in luck! She has such a warm personality and knows her stuff. Check out here website and follow her on Instagram!