We talked yesterday about the joyful mother. Sadly, this seems to be the opposite testimony of many mothers today. They look downcast. They are overwhelmed. They are full of self-pity. They moan and groan. Where has the joy gone?
Let’s look at some ways to get the joy. These are principles that have worked in my own life.
1. Embrace the truth. What is the truth? When God gives you precious children, He doesn’t give them to you to give to someone else to care for. He gives them to you! He created you to be a mother—physically and innately. You are in His perfect will.
2. When you understand the truth, it sets you free to be who you are. And when you are free, you’ll live in joy.
3. Acknowledge that you are in His perfect will. “Á double minded man is unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8).
4. Confess the truth. It’s not enough to know and acknowledge the truth, you need to confess the truth. Your words determine your life. What you speak is what you become. Therefore, each new morning, thank God for the joy of being a mother.
Speak the words out loud: “I am a joyful mother,” “I love being a mother,” or “Motherhood is my greatest career.” You’ll experience what you confess.
5. Change your attitude. Your words and your attitude affect your life. The wrong attitude makes you miserable. The right attitude fills you with joy.
6. Purpose to be joyful. Joy has nothing to do with feelings or circumstances. Anyone can be happy when everything is going according to plan. But life isn’t like that. It’s full of challenges and difficulties which must be overcome. But this is how we mature in life. This is how we become one of the overcomers!
Jesus Christ is filled with joy and He dwells in you if you have accepted Him into your life. Therefore, you can live His life of joy, no matter what circumstances you face or what your lying feelings are telling you. Come to the place of living by the truth rather than by your feelings or the lies that society tells you.
May you have the greatest fun day in your home,
Love from Nancy Campbell