My prayer the past few days has been simple. Lord, please let me view my children as a blessing and not as a burden. My to do list is long, my expectations high and I have three little ones who God has blessed me with.
So often, I find myself viewing them as little people who get in the way of my to do list, my expectations, my selfish desires. Yet, when I slow down and view them as a blessing… they no longer burden me and my desires. They are my blessing not my burden.
My prayer is to continue to view my children as a blessing and not a burden (that gets in the way of my to do list). I am sharing this with you, because I struggle with this. I love my children. They are a blessing. I know this. However, doing anything with my children is always a struggle (errands, groceries, simple chores, etc). They are not a burden… they are my blessing.
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Although I don’t have children yet, I completely get what you mean. Sometimes I merely feel like daily tasks like laundry and cleaning up get in the way of what *I* want to do. I can’t imagine what it must be like to have that tripled with three other little people running around! But I know that having grateful heart opens yourself to see life – imperfections and all – as a blessing.
Rachel says
Thank you for your understanding kind words! xoxo
Chuck Douros says
Super honest and revealing. Cool post.
Rachel says
Thanks. I am not putting up any fronts. I am completely real and honest here. Successes and struggles… and this is something that has been on my heart for a while. 🙂
Ashley - Embracing Beauty says
Yes!! What a great reminder!
Rachel says
Thank you! xoxo
Jenn @therebelchick says
I think is the inner dialogue of every parent!
Rachel says
xoxo
Thank you!
Brandy says
Well said! I have times where I get so overwhelmed with the adult side of the world that I forget that I am blessed to have three amazing children. No matter what else happens, I have these three amazing sweet babies (well okay they are not “babies” anymore, but they are my babies)…. great reminder! <3
Runner Dad says
I completely know what you mean. So many times I’m like “why won’t you be quiet so I can focus on ME”…and then I realize how completely selfish that is. I have this amazing little gift right there, and all he wants is my attention. I’m blessed to have such a wonderful child (and wife), and really need to appreciate it every moment of every day.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I think we’ve all caught ourselves doing this at times. While I adore my daughter, and see her as my greatest blessing… I’ve also been guilty of seeing parenthood as burdensome on occasion.
Rachel says
Thank you for sharing.
Jenn says
Thanks for the reminder. This is something I also know in my head but have a hard time demonstrating practically.
Rachel says
You are welcome. <3
Lindsay says
I know exactly how you feel. I sometimes catch myself treating my girls as if they’re bothering me by just simply talking and I hate myself for it. They are wonderful, awesome little children that God has blessed me with and I need to remind myself of that regularly!
Rachel says
Thank you for your encouraging words of support! xoxo