I Get It

In my ignorance, I haven't had a revelation of true peace as a mother until this week. Sure, I have had peace in certain areas. I have become more comfortable with the fact that "parts of my life are over", or at least that's what they say. But in the resting and in the quiet this week, I've had this epiphany of the GIFT that has been laid in my hands. This gift comes with responsibility, sure. This gift is, dare I say, the most life altering present that one will ever unwrap? But the rewards are endless. In fact, they don't ever stop. They go on to the next, and the next, and the next generation.

Don't you see that children are God's best gift?
the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?
Like a warrior's fistful of arrows
are the children of a vigorous youth.
Oh, how blessed are you parents,
with your quivers full of children!
Your enemies don't stand a chance against you;
you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.
Psalm 127:3-5

I am selfish. My attention and thoughts drift back toward me. BUT, through grace...it doesn't remain on me. Thank you God, His mercies are new each and every morning. I'm learning to KEEP my focus on Him. Uninterrupted. Like a cord that is plugged in and never removed. Jesus, how blessed can I be? My quiver is full and still to be filled again. You've laid arrows in my hand? You've called me a warrior. And I will fight for you. I will not sit down. I will not give in.

I give you my life. As a woman. As a daughter. As a wife. As a mother. And your word will not fail me.