A devotion for the weary Mom ...

I have two daily devos delivered to my email inbox - both are encouraging to me in so many ways. One is from Proverbs 31 ministries, and the other is from Alpha Omega a company that sells homeschool curriculum. Although this is directed at homeschoolers, it can apply to ANY Mom.

I literally had a day like this yesterday ... my house was a disaster {again!} and I felt overwhelmed about how I would get all the school work done with the girls, plus get the house straightened up. Sometimes I just feel so weary and wonder how I'll ever successfully complete all the tasks that are required of me! So, here is the devo - enjoy!


Mrs. Clean
Wednesday / October 07, 2009


"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

Inside the house, the kitchen sink was full of dishes, and the laundry baskets were piled high with dirty clothes. The floors were full of crumbs, and the windows had enough fingerprints to fill the files of the FBI. Outside, the lawn looked like a herd of horses needed to chew it down, and the children's toys were scattered from one end of the farm to the other. Company was scheduled to arrive for supper, and the meal was not yet prepared. I laughed to myself, wondering which of these tasks I would actually accomplish in addition to our homeschooling day.

Thinking about all the work made me tired and unable to even know where to start. Looking to God, I felt Him gently urge me to begin. I did, and somehow a miracle began. The day became supernatural, and I literally felt like angels were working with me to get every job accomplished. There were no interruptions, no accidents, no fights, nothing was lost, and nothing broke. I flew from one chore to the next, while keeping an enthusiastic smile and teaching my children their lessons. I couldn't believe the amount of work I accomplished that day, and I've never had another one quite like it.

Sometimes the numerous issues in our spiritual walk also seem daunting. We wonder how a family member will ever be saved, why we keep falling into the same old sins, and if we can ever forgive our mother-in-law's thoughtless remarks. Temptations and trials attempt to render us impotent. We become discouraged and give up in despair before we ever begin to live for the Lord. You don't need to live under the weight of sin and pain. God sent His Son, Jesus, to deliver us from a defeated life. Jesus arose and left an empty grave as proof that we to have access to the same mighty power that raised Him from the dead (Ephesians 1:19). All your burdens can be lifted by the miracle of His grace.

Is life too heavy to bear right now? Jesus says, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).

Father, some days I wonder if I can take one more problem. Thank You for giving me the strength to bear the weight of my discouraging difficulties. Help me begin to fight the spiritual battles around me in the power of Your name. In Jesus' name, Amen.