My how quickly can our good intentions and goals get overshadowed by the reality of old ways. Where we have vowed to give up sugar, we have nibbled with delight on something brown. With fierce determination where we have committed to have more self control, that impatient tone of voice returns.
Don’t despair, Mom. God is in control even 48 hours into the New Year.
Keep praying. Keep your goals ahead of you. Keep God in front and He will lead you to the places He wants you to be. To the habits He wants you to have. To the tasks He wants you to take on.
He can give you discipline.
He can give you self control.
He can give you patience.
All your wants and good intentions are still real and He will equip you to accomplish them. Or, He’ll turn you around and show you what He wants to accomplish through you.
He will strengthen you.
And He will carry you when you fall.
There is still a next time. New Year or Not.
His grace is sufficient in your failings and mistakes because of His love for you.
So if you eat the brownie or lose patience with your children, stop and pray for what you need in that moment and in the ones to come. By turning to Him, you can approach your goals, intentions and future opportunities with a fresh start and the right perspective.
His.
No matter how many hours into 2014 you are, turning to Him for strength and for your plans is the right direction to move. He’s got the plate–crumbs and all, and He’s got you.
Scripture References
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
“Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established.” (Proverbs 16:13)
“I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Hey! I love the part about we have God’s grace even when we lose our cool with our kids! This happened the other night and I just wanted to scream and run in the other direction and I about did! It was getting late and I had ALL 4 kiddos by myself and hadn’t been feeling well. Perfect conditions for losing my cool!! Don’ ya think?? I am SO thankful for God’s grace every day….
Yes, perfect conditions for losing it, Julie, and perfect conditions for God’s mercy and grace. Oh those evenings are so hard when we are alone with our kids and not feeling well…but who else can forgive and renew but God? We couldn’t do this mothering “thing” without Him!