The Power of Surrender: Trusting Your Capacity as a Mom to Jesus

Hey there, moms!

Being a mom is hard, isn’t it? You’ve got a million things to do, and it feels like you’re always running on fumes. Some days it feels like you’re just not cut out for this mom thing, and that can be really discouraging.

May I tell you something? The best thing you can do for your kids is love Jesus well and trust your value, identity, purpose, and capacity to be a mom into His hands. I know, it might sound cheesy or cliche, but stick with me here.

First of all, when you love Jesus well, you’re tapping into a source of love and strength that goes beyond anything you could muster up on your own. Jesus loves you fiercely, and when you’re connected to Him, that love overflows into every area of your life. That includes your role as a mom. You’ll find yourself more patient, more kind, and more forgiving. You’ll be able to offer your kids the same grace and mercy that Jesus offers you.

And when it comes to trusting your value, identity, purpose, and capacity as a mom to Jesus, it’s all about letting go of the pressure to be perfect. We live in a culture that tells us we need to have it all together, all the time. But that’s just not realistic. You’re going to make mistakes. You’re going to have days where you feel like you’re failing. But when you trust that Jesus sees you as valuable, no matter what, it takes the pressure off. You can rest in the knowledge that you don’t have to earn your worth – it’s already been given to you.

Same goes for your identity. Being a mom is a huge part of who you are, but it’s not the only thing that defines you. When you trust Jesus with your identity, you can lean into the other parts of yourself that make you unique and interesting. You can pursue hobbies or passions that bring you joy, knowing that those things are a reflection of the creativity and beauty that God has put inside of you.

As for purpose, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks of motherhood and wonder if you’re really making a difference. But when you trust Jesus with your purpose, you can rest in the knowledge that He has a plan for your life – and that includes your role as a mom. Even the small things you do, like reading a book with your child or playing a game together, can have a huge impact on their lives.

Finally, when you trust Jesus with your capacity as a mom, you’re acknowledging that you can’t do it all on your own. And that’s okay! God has given you the strength and ability to be a mom, but He doesn’t expect you to do it perfectly. When you surrender your limitations to Him, you’ll find that He is able to do more through you than you ever thought possible.

So, moms, take heart. You don’t have to be perfect to be a good mom. Just love Jesus well, and trust that He’s got you and your kids in the palm of His hand. And who knows? Maybe by doing so, you’ll be able to show your kids a little bit of Jesus’ love along the way.

P.S. Thank you, Mom for trusting Jesus well and trusting your value, identity, purpose, and capacity to be a mom into His hands.

P.P.S. Thank you, Lauren for trusting Jesus with your purpose. Resting in the knowledge that He has a plan for your life, including your role as a mom. Even the small things that you do, like reading a book with our 4 (sometimes more) kids or playing a game with them, can have a huge impact on their lives.