The bravest thing I’ve ever done was let go of who I thought I was supposed to be and embraced who God purposed ME to be. It meant performing a 180 – a complete reversal in attitude and performance. Instead of living how I thought I should or by someone else’s standards, I began to live out each day through whispers from God. It took courage to say no to opportunities, time with friends, projects, and volunteer work so that I could carve out a daily routine reflecting the roles I was meant to partake in. And if you’re wondering how to be a brave mom; here are The 3 B’s of Being a Brave Mom.
The Three B’s of Being a Brave Mom
A Brave Mom – Begins her Day with God.
Before we can open our eyes, our thoughts are already jumping on a train of “to do’s”, worries, and anxiety. Before you know it, the train has left the station chugging full speed through your mind as you zip through the day. Suddenly you find yourself feeling weighted down, heavy laden as the words NOT ENOUGH become your last stop of the day.
Come to Jesus each morning and do the divine exchange. Instead of being weighed down with doubt, feelings of not enough, and high expectations of mothering – Matthew 11:28-30 shows us how to exchange our worry for peace.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
A Brave Mom Uses Balance
Motherhood often puts us on a balance beam – we are usually good at keeping our lives balanced and focused but it’s when the unplanned or a new situation occurs that our confidence wavers and suddenly trying to find balance between who we are, what we do, and who we are becoming feels like a daunting task.
A brave mom does not allow any extras that would affect the essentials of her life. In other words she is aware of the time commitments to essentials like: how many hours she works, how much time it takes to clean, how much time is needed for creating nourishing meals, and how much time is needed for herself like friends, relaxing, or exercise. When someone suggests she should be a room mom or part of the PTA, she considers the time and asks herself if she has the emotional, physical, and spiritual reserves to add this “extra.” She then wisely says yes or no, this creates balance.
A Brave Mom Relies on His Strength
A brave mom doesn’t look like a body builder nor is she a woman who wears a heels and tightens her pony tale before diving into something. A brave mom knows the words of Joshua 1:7-9.
In order to be strong and courageous, she keeps God’s Word close. So close she can recite it at a moment’s notice. In order to be a brave mom, we have to be able to think the Word, see the Word, and Quote the Word. Holding onto God’s Word as our strength keeps discouragement and fear at bay. It helps us tune our souls to the truth of who we are instead of falling prey to the lies we are not good enough.
Though it takes practice the three B’s allow us to be brave in the face of motherhood as God tempers our souls, schedules, and dreams. He knows we will face constant change in the landscapes of mothering, working, decisions, and challenges. But we can brave each day and anticipate the unknown as we holding tightly to the known–the presence of our Father God.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9
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