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Are You A Frazzled Mom?

1/31/2012

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_ Sometimes I feel like I'm running a hundred miles an hour in fifty different directions, but not getting anywhere. Do you ever feel that way?

Since having my fourth child two years ago, I've been worn down. It's almost impossible to do anything without having to constantly stop and take care of something. Even when I started typing this post, I had to stop and break up two fights, put one kid in time out TWICE, fix a broken toy, and clean up not one spill, but THREE spills (not joking!). A five minute post has now taken me two hours to type.

I often question why God would call me to the writing ministry when half the time I can't think clear enough to call my children by their right names.


I laughed as a mom of three toddlers told me she’s so mentally and physically exhausted when her kids go to bed that she turns on the television so she doesn't have to use her brain.

Through the exhaustion and craziness, God has been reminding me this is just a phase, and it won’t last forever. My kids will grow and then I'll miss these days, so I might as well enjoy them now.


Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

Stepping away for a few minutes to be with God each day helps me re-energize. My husband's walked into our closet or our bathroom and found me hiding out for a moment to catch my breath. I often drive to the stores that are further away so I can have a few more minutes of peace and quiet to be alone with God.

I believe God has given mothers special grace to raise their children with joy in the midst of chaos. So when your kids are wearing you down, know that you’re not alone. Slip away for a moment and receive the grace God has available for you.



"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.


2 Corinthians 12:9


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4 Comments
Lily Brenner link
2/3/2012 01:24:19 am

Good Morning Amanda and I just LOVE your article! :D
Boy does it ring true! I still know what that's like, as I take care of my grandson everyday (16 months) and my granddaughter (4 years old) two days a week. Sometimes I even have the oldest granddaughter (5 years old) with the other two, and that is quite a load for a mature (lol) woman like me. :)
I know what you mean by getting alone by yourself and having quiet time with God when you are taking care of children. He gets me back on the right track and calms my brain.
Thank you for a wonderful article and for sharing it. :)
Yours in Christ,
Lily

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Amanda Beth link
2/3/2012 05:38:22 am

Hi Lily:) My mom watches my brother's two girls two days a week and sometimes my sister's daughter, and she says the same thing, lol! Thanks for your comment and encouragement. Blessings to you and your grandchildren:)

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Dr. Ann link
2/3/2012 02:17:40 am

This post made me laugh and sigh at the same time! I believe the good Lord created bathrooms as a special sanctuary for us moms, and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one using it for that reason!

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Amanda Beth link
2/3/2012 05:41:49 am

Hi Ann! Looking forward to having your posts on my blog:) I'm glad I'm not the only one who hides in the bathroom, lol! If I'm in there for more than 5 minutes, the kids are usually lined up by the door, asking what I am doing in there.:)
Thanks for your comment!
God bless!

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