Don't Be Afraid - Pray

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April 2009

Mother Maxim

Feel the fear – and do it anyway!  (But you don't need to do it alone)

 

Mother Moment – If in Doubt … Pray!

In the early (and at times overwhelming) days of parenthood especially, this was my husband's and my motto: If in doubt, pray.

There's much to stress over and worry about in raising children. Physical safety – falling off the bed, darting across the road, in the driveway. Are the children developing ok? Will they learn to read? Will they have good friends? Lala … the list goes on and on.

But STOP! Do you believe there is a God in heaven you can trust, who has your family's lot in hand?

There are some things (and people) that you have no control over. Hand them over to God, because no end of worry and fear will change that. Be realistic with life now. Adjust expectations to suit the reality of what is.

You don't have to live to other's expectations in raising your family. Work on this and pray with your spouse as a team – and take comfort that the things other people say often say more about them than you. Don't buy into other people's words if they are not true or upbuilding.

Instead of making yourself emotionally and physically ill with stress and worry, ask God for the help He can give and listen for his response. I find he provides choices and options as solutions to any issue I may have.

So don't worry. Don't be afraid. Be happy … praying.

 

Mother's Heart

Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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MOPPETS

The Easter Egg Tree – activity

Mum's e-Mail

Hi Johanna, Thanks for your MUM-e-Mails and great blog.  You are an encouragement to me as a MOPS leader, a mum, and a blogger. I know many other Aussie mums read your stuff too.  ~ Blessings, Cath, Au.   (Glad to be an encouragement ~ jmcw)

MOPS Link

http://www.mops.org/forms/what_about_easter.pdf - Easter - events, symbols, journey

 

Praying for calm and peace as we parent,

Johanna W
MUM-e-Mail Editor
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