Grace, Grace, God's Grace...

I don't know when life is going to slow down. If there's not something monumental going on (like my sister's upcoming nuptials), there are always the perpetual needs of the day that will tire me. It's a never-ending treadmill of activity. And it's not overly helpful to consider things to cut out. When we brought home our third, we had determined to cut out one of our long-standing ministries so that we could be at home in the evenings with the kids more. That was a difficult decision, but definitely necessary and good. At this point though, unless I cut out the kids, I am pretty sure this is the way it's going to be for a long time. And sometimes, people will ask me how I do it with three little ones and one on the way. It always feels awkward to me because a. I don't think I "do it" overly well, b. I don't want to be puffed up and think proudly at all about what it is I "do," and mostly, c. There are people who have it a LOT tougher and do a LOT better!!! But, I've lately determined that I am going to disregard all of my discomfort with that question, and answer it honestly. The Lord gives greater grace! Some days, I tap that grace better than others. And frankly, just this week, I wondered in prayer if there was anyone who has failed their kids as badly as I have mine, and still their kids are Christ-followers? But I can only rely on His grace again. And so despite my failings, I am praying that my kiddos will love Him and not find a reason from me (or Mark) to rebel against their Creator...that in my failings, they will find someone who will humbly seek their forgiveness, a truly repentant mom. Life is busy. But I think in all the variables that are always swirling around, the constant is Him and His Word. So, today, I'm thankful for the energy that He daily provides and the peace through the reading/application of the Bible. Now, I will frantically search scriptures for the part about teaching your two-and-a-half year old son to poop in the toilet!!!