Allowing God to Lead

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Becoming a mom in hindsight was the easy part. Being a mom who leads by God’s example is truly the journey of motherhood. A journey where I am equally grateful and challenged.
In my life, I have seen all kinds of parenting. I’ve seen the “good” and the “bad”. The sad reality is that although I have seen many “good” parents (and I believe most parents do really try), many Christian bible-reading church-going parents do not invite God into their parenting.  It’s almost as if its separate.  I’m sure some of you may not agree, but that has been my experience. And honestly, there were many times I left God out, or came to Him as a last resort. But that is changing…
As I live and experience life with my three J’s, I see how God’s hand has shaped their different little personalities and idiosyncrasies. I have been humbled when I had to admit I had no knowledge of how to do something I had not seen, which was parent kids with and through a Godly worldview. I had to allow God to show me how to do this. Let me give you a tip for progress as a parent who invites God into their parenting: Many of us get a revelation from God for our children but we just stay right there-at the revelation.  We are too nervous to move forward. I can totally understand this, been there many times.  I have known what God wanted me to do, but didn’t see how. Then, I hear God whisper to me ever so gently, “Go further…”. The fear, confusion, and even in some cases pain of the circumstances seemed overwhelming. Because of that small whisper, something rose up on the inside of me that made me scream, “I want more and better for my children!  And if this is the way, then I have to submit to the process!” Sometimes God doesn’t give you any guidelines to follow and boy how I oh so love guidelines! That’s when I cry out to the Lord and say, “I don’t know what I’m doing! Please help me with raising them the way you want me to. Show me how to individually touch them with what you gave me. I know they are each different, and it is not a one size fit all type a deal. Lord I need you!” And let me tell you, those are prayers God always answers.
Let me be clear, I did not come from a family that parented with Christlike qualities. They were good parentings, but the Chrisitan faith was not a filter they parented through. But God! Even though I didn’t have that context, God still gave me another chance to do things differently with my children. I still don’t have all the answers, nor will God ever give them to me. One thing I do know is that I can do things now I wouldn’t be able to do without Him because I invited Him in. 
So parents, don’t get discouraged. Even if you’ve had great or not so great examples of Godly parenting, I want to encourage today to let you know that if God is your guide, and you surrender your parenting to Him, He will take you places and show you things that will directly impact the people He has assigned you too.  I can’t stress this enough! I know this to be true because of how He completely changed how I parent, and how I raise my children. have gifted us-our children. Take time to meditate on these scriptures today and stay intentional❤️

Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Galatians 6:9 Let is not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Parenting God’s Way

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Parenting three children has been one of the greatest joys in my life. Having the opportunity to disciple them has changed me in ways I never imagined.

I am often asked, “How do you manage multiple children close in age?!” I always laugh when I’m asked that question because I have to tell them the truth.  And the truth is IT’S NOT ME THAT’S DOING THE MANAGING!

What people see is all God. I could not be a wife, mother, ministry leader, business owner, and now blogger if I were doing it on my own. I honestly believe that without God I was be drippling my lip in a corner somewhere! This is a daily journey of me choosing to walk with God. Asking Him to lead me and guide me every step of the way. Parenting three little people God’s way is not the easiest thing to do, but it can be done! They challenge me every day to want to be better and do better. They also encourage me by giving back what I give them, seemingly just at the right moment.

I remember a time I was encouraging my little lady (that’s what I call my daughter) by telling her she was more than capable to do her work. I told her that she can do ALL things through Christ Jesus who strengthens her.  I told her that I knew it was in God’s will for her to try her best, even if she was a bit scared to step out and do it. As I was speaking to her she asked, “Well mommy have you done something like this before?”. Immediately I was reminded of knowing God called me to write this blog to encourage moms who are on the journey of parenting. I had to tell her “YES! I have! I am nervous, but I have to do what God said, and try my best.” And that is why I’m writing to you today!

Whether your children are tiny tots, teenagers, or young adults, this blog is for you. As moms, we have to remember we were called to this vocation of motherhood! And handling that calling in the midst of balancing our callings in Christ, marriage, our home, career, church, friends, neighbors, the list can go on and on-it can be tough! God has the wisdom to give each of us. And His wisdom is the place where we find balance. We have to be intentional about asking for His guidance each and every day.  This blog will not just be about how I parent my children, but I believe God has giving me valuable lessons in the peaks and valleys as an Intentional Parent, that I know I am called to share.

Stay tuned for more posts! And remember… you were called by God to be a mom!!!!