I have to face the fact that I have too many thoughts to limit myself to just Thoughtful Thursday! That being said, I have something on my heart that I just need to write about.
I have talked with friends this week who have had a hard time with their children. While I am sorry they are going through struggles of their own, I am so glad that they are willing to share their struggles with me. I am not alone!
I have screwed up so many times this week, especially today, with my words and actions towards Gracie. I am not showing her God's love. I tell myself that I am being a bad mommy and that I am such a failure. These, of course, are very ungodly thoughts.
But God reaches us right where we are. I opened up my Bible yesterday only to find a message straight from God to my heart. It was all about second chances. God is willing to forgive our sins towards our kids if we are willing to forgive ourselves. However, I have a hard time forgiving myself. Jesus paid the price for my sins on the cross so that I can be forgiven. If Jesus will forgive me, I have to forgive myself. I am a sinner in need of a Savior. And how amazing that Jesus is a Savior who is willing to accept me as I am!
A friend gave me a paper this week that is all about attitude. Each letter in the word attitude stands for something. The letter "I" stands for "interrupting ungodly thoughts". In order to be a better mom in the future, I absolutely have to do this. We must "take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5