As a single Mom of 4 amazing children, I feel I have to do it all! I get this feeling because I did not set out to be a single parent, however I did set out to be the best parent that I can be. As I single Mom, I have to do twice as much work, I have twice as much stress, and sometimes even twice as many tears. How many of you parents single or not can relate to this? We almost have to not only be a single parent but sometimes a "super hero". I am so guilty of thinking that I have to do this all on my own- that I have to have all the answer and that I have to have all the strength. Not only do I do this as a parent but in many aspect of my life I am guilty of taking matters into my own hands. That is when I realize that I am not alone and I reach out and say FORGIVE ME LORD! I don't have all the strength and fall short ever time, instead I need to be looking to the Lord.
So when we are having one of those days when nothing is going right- my son's grades are scary, I find out that my ex-husband lost his job and I am not sure if I will be getting child support (the one thing he was great at- lol), and I am going on strike to stand up for what is right for teachers (but not right for my bank account), I need to remember to put my faith in Him alone. I need to pray for the Lord to lead me, for Him to empower me with his spirit and give me an undivided heart to follow tight in the word of the Lord and in His will.
"Teach me our way, Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me undivided heart, that I may fear your name." Psalm 86:11
Passage for the week to read and think about Genesis 39 1-25. Joseph had man events over which he had no control over (sound familiar) nor could he see what was in the future held, however he was aware of God's presence with him. God was with Joseph and remember He is with us today.
