Mom Heart Moments #344

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.

SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY, I decided to put the load of guilt from all the ways I had failed into the file drawers of heaven and mark forgiven over them. Now, when voices accuse me of once more blowing it, I just pray and again give my state of guilt to Jesus, seeking to stay alive in the freedom that He has provided.

You are still writing your story. That story cannot have a good ending unless you decide to celebrate life right where you are and lay your guilt, inadequacy, and condemnation at the foot of the cross and then move on to live in the freedom He wants you to have.

In the same way we would not expect a toddler to live a life without making messes, crying, and throwing a few fits, so God is not surprised at our incredible potential for messing up. In comparison to His holiness and perfection, we are mere toddlers —if that.

Do not accept the heavy burden of guilt —choose to live in your new freedom. Choose to put away the voices that condemn. Faith is a choice of your will. Believe that He is a Redeemer. He can draw back stray sheep because He loves them, and He especially wants to love and help you because you are a mama after His heart. He will redeem —buy back —all of those mistakes. Redeeming is what He does —He delights in doing what He was made to do. So don’t waste your time worrying —leave your failings and regrets in His loving hands.

After all, I think mamas are close to His heart because, like Him, they make sacrifices for their sweet sheep.

May you live in the resurrection power today and each day until you see Him face to face.