I Can Do All Things Through Christ

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Doesn’t mean I’m superwoman. I’m far from it. I’m pulled every which way. All day, every day. (They outnumber me, that’s for sure.) 

I can’t do it all. I’m an imperfect, weak mama who is in need of help. And not just any help–help from the King of kings. The only One who is perfect and whose power is made perfect in my weakness–that’s a given. 

Because when I’m sleep-deprived and the day has felt far too long, it’s Him who gives me strength. When the coffee is just not doing it and I’m in need of rest, His presence is right there with me. 

When the kids are testing my patience, and I need to exhibit some self-control. 

When the baby is crying and I’m unable to calm him down, and I’m in need of some gentleness.

When I’m filled with worry about how I’m going to raise up these kids–what decisions to make and how to raise them in such a scary world–it’s His peace that meets me. 

When it’s the wee hours of the morning and I’m rocking a peaceful baby, it’s joy and unconditional love that I am overwhelmed by. 

When I’m unsure how I’m going to survive motherhood, it’s His faithfulness that I cling to. 

I can’t do all things on my own . . .

(I mean, I can’t even go to the bathroom by myself.)

But I can endure all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Motherhood is hard.

But with Jesus, I can do it all.

~Philippians 4:13