2 Corinthians
1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies
and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will
be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which
we ourselves are comforted by God.”
There we were on the bench at the park.
I had seen her around church
and a few birthday parties. There had been
quick waves and some small talk. But this day was different. In a few moments of uninterrupted
conversation a tear fell down her cheek.
She didn't understand.
She loved being a mom.
"Why do I feel so
lonely at times?" she asked.
I understood completly. I
had been there many times.
Being a stay at home mom
means never really being ALONE. We have our children around us all day long,
asking us a million questions, needing constant attention and loving us
unconditionally.
Yet, loneliness creeps in.
Motherhood is a whole lot of
giving and not much receiving.
Moms everywhere are going
through this too. Challenge yourself this week to take a few extra moments for
that mom you see at the park, in the grocery store line, or at church. Reach out to a friend with a text, just
letting them know you are praying for them. Set up a playdate. Grab a cup of
coffee with a fellow mom.
We are not meant to walk
this journey alone.
Jesus promises us in I Peter 5:7 that if we cast our cares on Him,
he will care for you.
Maybe another mom needs to
be reminded of this promise this week.
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