who hasn't slept well since the baby was born.
who was up all night with a feverish child.
who is struggling with potty training.
who is battling with a 'biter.'
who reread the same book already a dozen times today.
who hasn't had time to shower today because of a roaming toddler.
who is fighting with her preteen child that insists on sassing.
who cannot get her child to obey and clean their room.
who wishes she didn't pick up the exact same toy ten times a day.
who stays up late at night because her teen daughter is off on a date.
who is worried about her teenage child's purity.
who is worried about her adult child who lost a job and has children to care for.
who is worried over her child's health issues.
who really just wants a full night's sleep.
who just wants to see her children come back to God.
My sister, problems do not go away with each new age our child gets. They are just different problems. Different worries. We are all struggling moms. We all worry about our children. We all just want to hug the pain away and make their world perfect. But we can't. But we can rest in God. He knows your fears, your worries, your tiredness. He knows it all. Give it to Him. He says come to Him and He will give you rest.
Come to Me, all you who are weary andburdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Rest in God today. Don't worry about the problems, the messes. Just rest in Jesus and enjoy your children, no matter their age. Praise God for the children He has gifted to you. Tell them today that you love them, then show them.
Motherhood is a gift. You are a gift. Because you are such a treasure, we want to bless you. Twenty-two bloggers have joined together to bring you the Mother's Day Blessing. This blessing is a beautiful bag full of fabulous gifts for any mom. Please continue reading to find out how you can win this blessing and for FREE gifts for everyone.
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| Estimated value is $460 |
- Thirty One pink Organizing Utility Tote donated by Thirty One - Jenifer Metzger
- Woman to Woman Magazine Winter 2012 issue and Spring 2013 issue donated by Woman to Woman Ministries
- $25 gift certificate to Shutterfly.com {not pictured}
- Resolution for Women by Priscilla Shirer
- Body Image Lies Women Believe by Shelley Hitz donated by Shelley Hitz
- Mended: Pieces of a Life Made Whole by Angie Smith
- "7" by Jen Hatmaker
- The Love Dare for Parents {advanced copy}
- 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son by Vicki Courtney
- 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney
- Redeeming Childbirth {author signed} donated by Angie Tolpin
- Mom in the Mirror donated by Emily Wierenga
- Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
- Desperate by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Mae
- Desires of My Heart by donated by Heather Bixler
- Island Orchid jar candle
- Pink 20oz tumbler cup
- 3 piece Sweet Pea body wash and lotion set from Bath & Body Works
- 3.5 oz Godiva milk chocolate bar
- 3 Tinted vanilla bean lips balms {cherry, sugar plum, peaches and cream} donated by Apple Valley Natural Soap
- 2 hand crocheted flower rings from Handmade with Immense Love
- Bottle of Lavendar oil from Young Living Essential Oil donated by Jen Stead
- Homemaking 101 DVD donated by Jennifer Ross
- $50 gift certificate to Designs by Tahra donated by Tahra West
- Blessed Mother necklace by Rusted Chain {not pictured}
- $15 Starbucks gift card {not pictured}
God the Father - Four Week Mini Bible Study (The Holy Trinity Parenting Study) donated by Heather Bixler. Free on Kindle download from May 6th - May 10th. Click HERE to download from Amazon..png)
How Do I Get It All Done? ...and Still Have Time To Enjoy It? donated by Beth Cranford. Free PDF download. To get the download please email Jenifer at jenifer@w2wministries.org.
Mother's Day Blessing Giveaway Rules:
No purchase necessary. Must be 18 to enter. Void where prohibited by law. Open to US citizens only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or associated by Facebook. By entering this giveaway, you agree to release Facebook, Woman to Woman Ministries and all participating blogs of all liability. Contest ends at 12:01am EST on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Winner is randomly chosen by Rafflecopter and will be emailed on May 12, 2013.
Thanks for this reminder of seeking rest at our Father's feet.
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