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When the Face in the Mirror Isn’t Mine Anymore

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Proverbs 12:25

How our children help us see ourselves with their love

What an amazing thought, to know with certainty that the Lord will not forsake me. I see how abundantly He offers grace. It’s no wonder at all—it’s a certainty.

Recently, a friend of mine and myself got our children together for playtime at the park. They packed their toys and favorite games: football, action guys, nerf guns—and they found a solitary patch of wide open grass to park themselves and run. It was about two hours of delight and excitement.

I’m compelled to change my attitude about the pressures of motherhood when I see how a simple day at the park with such treasured toys can carry such joy and happiness. My son anticipated this day with his friend for weeks and counted days and hours until the moment arrived.

O, that I may have that anticipation to fellowship with God in prayer, at church, in the homeschool! To bring Him only my best and most treasured belongings—my talents and gifts, my resources and thoughts. It’s no wonder Christ says: “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

It’s humbling to see how God uses our children to reflect ourselves, to observe what we lack, to grasp what matters most in this life. As the carries of this world become too heavy for a child’s shoulders, their squeals of delight gradually release the stone I’ve packed in my heart. In only a matter of time, I’ll begin to see that the face in the mirror isn’t mine anymore when I hear my children tell me they love me. And this is how God sees me when I am humbled as these.

 

 

As the carries of this world become too heavy for a child’s shoulders, their squeals of delight gradually release the stone I’ve packed in my heart. In <strong>only</strong> a matter of time, I'll begin to see that the face in the mirror isn't mine anymore when I hear my children tell me they love me. Read more about God's love and how it manifests in our children.

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What a beautiful experience and lesson, Erendira. Thank you for sharing it!

#1 at FMF this week.

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Thanks, Andrew! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sweet post! I am amazed at how motherhood is like miracle grow to the soul!

Thank you!

Erendira, I enjoyed this post. You’re right, sometimes my kids remind me what I’ve forgotten. They love with abandon, forgive (usually) quickly. They know how to let go of the heaviness of life and look for a reason to laugh. Me in my adult-ing forgets the beauty of being able to live life with a simple outlook. My boys remind me of that. And lately, they’ve been giving me the opportunity to remember the power of prayer.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

O, Jeanne, your words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Thank you my friend. You put it best when you say that our children love with abandon, they forgive. I love this picture!

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