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Dear Weary and Burdened Mama {Five Minute Friday: Hold}

September 19, 2014 by Jennifer

Dear Weary and Burdened Mama:

You have to let go of the expectations.

The unrealistic ones you have for yourself.

Those of the little boy frustrated in the timeout chair.

Holding on to the expectations will strangle you.

So what if the nursery worker stares in judgement. Ignore the hurtful comment falling from her lips.

She doesn’t know the challenges you’re facing. She only sees what she wants to – a difficult toddler.

That is her issue, not yours.

Release your hold on perfection.

You will make mistakes and so will he.

Give grace and accept it.

Hold unswervingly to the hope you profess, for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews10:23)

Love,

Your Heavenly Father

***Today I’m linking up for Five Minute Friday. You can join all the fun here.

 

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Comments

  1. Ashley Ditto says

    September 19, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    My heart yelled YES when reading this. Much needed. Beautiful.

    • Jennifer says

      September 19, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Ashley – so glad you were encouraged! Cling to the hope we have in Him! It’s our lifeline on those HARD mama days! Happy Friday!

  2. trisbendickson says

    September 20, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Loving your encouraging words! We all can relate to unmet expectations and how we cling to them. Blessed by your perspective and thankful you shared 🙂 Visiting from FMF.

    • Jennifer says

      September 21, 2014 at 3:32 am

      Thank you so much!

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