“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20
Do you ever find yourself taking God at His Word and then standing in amazement that He acted just as He promised He would? Do you ever talk to yourself while you are standing amazed and say, “Well, duh? He said it didn’t He?”
This is how I felt about our first Hope for the Weary Mom Kitchen Table Talk. Brooke had this idea to gather moms around a virtual table who needed to be reminded that God was on their team. So we invited. They came. We shared. They chatted. We prayed. And He was in our midst.
Of course He would be seated with us. See that verse? It applies to all gatherings. He is not hindered by tables that are virtual. Neither were the moms who showed up to meet Him there. They left with a morsel of hope for their hearts. They, were fed, by His gracious hand.
Thank you for praying. I can certainly promise that it made a huge difference in me being able to breathe all day long and speak with some amount of grace. Honestly – last week – was one of my most wearying weeks to date. Your prayers carried me when I could not make it on my own.
About two hours before we were live at the table I was face down on my bed asking the Lord for a specific Word to share. I had been praying for a week. He certainly was not late in giving His answer. This Word was such a gift that it took me from my shaking boots to a firm foundation of trust.
It was not surprising when this Word was spoken to the moms that my broadcast link dropped. I was mid-sentence. Suddenly, I was disconnected. With my fast thinking husband and Brooke’s perseverance our table was reestablished. I was welcomed back with cheers and love from our moms who did not give up, but patiently waited.
I have spent the weekend feeling a bit like I do after Thanksgiving dinner. I am poured out, but my heart is full. Thank you for encouraging me and for believing with me, in Hope.
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Last week I purchased this book on Amazon.com. I bought it because I read what Amazon would let me read and the book was about being a weary mom. I have eight children. Six are in school and I have twin two year olds. I try to get my children to do things I want them to do because I know it will be good for them.I have tried to get them on a schedule. Life runs so much better when we have a routine and everyone works together and does as they are told. Since my husband and I have our children in a Christian day school it seems like all we do is run by the clock everyday.Get up by a certain time,have only a certain time until we leave and we have to leave by a certain time.And everyday I repeat myself.And I get burned out.I have tried to get back to where I was when I had only one child.There are probably more than just two things that stick out in my mind about what your book said.But a day at the spa is not going to make me feel better. I know,I have tried it.My husband tells me I need to go to the spa when he sees I am stressed or I am frowning too much. But chaos awaits me another day.It was easier when I just had half of what i have now.But would I change it?Certainly not! I love my children!I have had the time to think about what life would be like without them.I do not think life would be any better.But I loved your book! I cried. And I was relieved. Someone I can actually relate to!And my heart broke for the one who had lost.I too had miscarriages.But I could not relate with aching for a baby.I was the woman who had children but I longed for a son.While everyone else was having them left and right.And I got teased that I had six girls and no boy.I laughed with them but inside it hurt. The hardest thing to do is be content with what God gives you. But back to your book. I can’t say I don’t struggle anymore since reading your book. I read my Bible and your book just helped me remember the truth about what God says to those that love him. That I am not inadequate.And that God loves me regardless. And the book helped to reignite the flame that once was burning.I have recommended this book to other moms.If they read it,I may never know.Thank you for writing this book!
Tracy I am so glad you were encouraged. I think the secret to living with Hope involves being honest with where we are and asking God to meet us there. We also have to daily remind ourselves of Hope. It is not a once for all thing – we have to live it out daily! Praying for you friend!