Overwhelmed by My Blessings: Encouragement for Moms (Part 1)Sample

His grace is enough. What does that mean and how in the world do we go about receiving it? We know we first received His grace when we repented of our sins and allowed Him into our hearts. But why is life so difficult even though we are trying to do the right things? Maybe we aren’t receiving that grace each day.

It’s really hard to give something you don’t have, and grace is no exception. Moms, we are the worst at holding ourselves to such rigid expectations. But what if it’s not about what we do, but who we are? We are so tired from doing, that we don’t even know how to just “be.” Be His.

We need some grace. And His grace is ours for the accepting! I think we’ve all been taught to believe that we cannot give out unless we are first filled, and that’s a problem for overwhelmed wives and moms. Our tanks are empty, and we feel like we are dishing out emotional leftovers. While I understand the concept of being healthy so we can care for others, I think we often forget about the abundant, overflowing power of the Holy Spirit that is ours. He never runs out, so why do we?

We need to make a mind and heart shift. Let’s no longer consider ourselves as vessels for filling so we can then flow onto others. No. We are open-ended conduits of our Father’s grace, love, kindness, and power! He constantly gives and gives. As we stay connected to His power and grace, we will remain steadfast in our ability to give and give again. Over and over. Our bodies will be tired, but our spirits can stay renewed.

Tired mamas. Are you connected? Are you receiving His grace in your life? He is there, waiting for you to turn to Him and accept his lavish life-giving power in your life right now.

Father, I admit that I have mistakenly thought I had to be filled to the brim with your presence in my life before I could spill your love and life onto others, especially my husband and children. I want to stay connected to you, to abide in your love and grace, knowing that there is nothing I have to do, but be open to your Presence in my heart. I pray that your Holy Spirit power, love, and grace will flow through me to all that I see and speak to today, tomorrow, and all my days. I choose You!

Consider reading these scriptures from The Message.

If you have enjoyed this devotion, check out part 2 here.

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