One of the most common questions you get when you’re the mother of a newborn. And for good reason, since when you become a mom you get to play Baby Sleeping Roulette! Because some babies are the poster children for “sleeps like a baby” and others inspire bizarre decision-making like, “Baby’s finally asleep! Should I sleep while he sleeps, or shower for the first time in four days?” Not that I’ve been there or anything.
But you know all of this because you are moms too. So you also know that going without decent sleep makes you a crazy person. And makes you forget the names of your other children, your age, where you live and many other random things.
And - bonus! - if you’re not on your guard, it will also make you cranky, short-tempered and irritable.
So, as a mother of a newborn again, this verse really struck me:
We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure . . . sleepless nights . . .
2 Corinthians 6:3-5 (NLT)
People are watching us, Christian moms - both the people outside our homes and the little ones inside our homes. So let us pray that no matter the physical, mental or emotional strain, we will continue to show that we belong to Christ and He is sufficient for whatever we must endure.
Dear LORD, when I’m worn out it’s too easy to become impatient and grumpy even with the people I love most. In those times of exhaustion or stress, remind me to continue to look to You and receive the strength to patiently endure. Help me come through these hard moments as a true minister of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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