Have you ever been 'that mom'

Moms are the WORST at comparing ourselves to others. Either we are quick to point out everyone else's flaws or we are consumed with mom guilt and envy. Do you remember before you had kids ever seeing a mom struggling with her children and thinking the worst of her attempts, claiming that you would be so much better when you had kids? Yeah - I think we can all agree that motherhood is a whole lot more challenging that we ever imagined it would be. What we really need is not advice, looks of disgust, or condescending comments... what we need when we are 'that mom' whose kids are in the middle of a melt down is grace. I love verse 4 of this passage! It reminds us that God is 'very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you.' The next time you see a mom who is at her whits end, don't just walk by - offer a smile that says you've been there. And when you are the one with the kid who is making a complete fool of himself in the middle of the store remember that this too shall pass and remember how God has dealt with you!

Pray: Jesus thank you first for never giving up on me. For chasing after me when I was still a sinner and for loving me enough to find me. Help me not to judge other moms Lord and at the same time help me to be content. Content with who you have made me to be as a mother, and content with the season of life that I am in with my children. When my children push my buttons remind me of how you have treated me and fill me with patience, kindness and a love that smothers rebellion.

Romans 2:1-4

2 No matter who you are, if you judge anyone, you have no excuse. When you judge another person, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things. 2 We know that God’s judgment is right when he condemns people for doing these things. 3 When you judge people for doing these things but then do them yourself, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don’t you realize that it is God’s kindness that is trying to lead you to him and change the way you think and act?