The Potter's Hand

Feb. 10, 2007 - "Best Mom in the Universe"? Depends on who you ask

The unconditional love of a child is probably the most humbling part of being a mom. It's interesting how two people can view life, but emerge with such different perspectives. Looking at myself as a mom, I see all I am not...my daily failures, shortcomings and inadequacies. My children on the other hand, look at me and see all I hope and pray to become...loving, joyful, caring, patient and kind.

Focusing on my weaknesses leaves me feeling unworthy of the devotion so freely given by my precious children. Do I really deserve the title of "Best Mom in the Universe"? Hardly, but according to my children, that's just what I am. Will I accept the title and soar to the heights my children have elevated me to, or will I limp along, wallowing in all I am not? It's a daily choice...some days I soar...others I limp. I know which I prefer.

How similar to my relationship with my Heavenly Father. The love He so freely gives is humbling at best. I see daily all I am not. He sees me as He has created me to be. I see a broken pot...He sees a beautiful vessel. Do I deserve the love of the Creator of the Universe? No. Do I deserve to be called His child? No. Is it all very humbling? You bet. I must choose daily to accept His lavish love for me, striving to become that beautiful vessel.

Yes, some days I soar...others I limp. I know which I prefer.

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Feb. 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Karen www.IrritableMother.com

Your kids call you the Best Mom in the Universe?! Do they also rise up and call you blessed???
Seriously, that's great!
Chapter one of my book is called "The Meanest Mom in the World," because that is what my son called me every day for a very long time.
As you are trusting in what God and your kids see, and are seeking to live up to that calling, I am understanding God is using my children and my mothering struggles to refine me like silver. I don't like these hard times, but I'm trusting God to use them according to His purposes. And I am so thankful for His love which He lavishes upon us - whether we deserve it or not!

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Feb. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MommaBear9

I am so sorry to hear your family is sick. Praying for you.

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