The Power of Prayer

The power of prayer

I never want to ever paint a picture that motherhood is easy, because the fact is, it’s extremely hard!  But it is the power of prayer that has helped me persevere through every trial and storm that has come my way as a mother. There have been so many times when I felt "I can’t do this - it's just too hard."  But it was in these moments where I found Jesus the closest. The Word says, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” (James 4:10 NKJV)

Examples of my trying times are when my boys are not listening; when they are screaming from tantrums; when we were at the doctor's office and hospital because of disease that threatened their lives. Instead of my growing weary or getting tempted to yell, I remember to go to that verse. When they are acting out, I put them in a timeout and I cry out to God, saying, "Lord, give me wisdom - show me how to help these boys."  And in these moments, Scriptures pop into my head. I feel the Holy Spirit showing me, "Speak these verses over your boys. Train them how to memorize these Scriptures."  And the Lord gives me strength and a fire to keep going, to keep pouring into my boys. My life is not my own to live, meaning I am supposed to glorify God in all I do. It’s a high calling to train up our children in the way of the Lord, but if we don’t grow weary we certainly will produce a harvest of blessing. I love this verse in Galatians, and it certainly pertains to one of our greatest callings on earth, which is pouring God's love into our children.
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV)

I want to close this devotional with a prayer of releasing and confessing of sin in our hearts before the Lord:

Lord I surrender (children's names). Lord I give them to You because they already belong to You. Thank You for blessing me with these beautiful children. They are a blessing and not a burden. I repent of any idolatry, fear, anger, laziness, selfishness, control, condemnation, and pride, in Jesus' mighty name. God give me wisdom on how to train them up in Your ways, and help me to protect them and guide them in the truth of the gospel. May I be a blessing and light to my children.  I pray these things in Jesus' mighty name! Amen

Blessings
Kingdom mama