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Maximizing Motherhood
An Image Worthy of Reflection
by Maureen Pearson (Maureen's bio)
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Having children has taught me a great deal about my relationship with God. It has also taught me a great deal about myself.
When my oldest child was a newborn, her infant cries reminded me that I, too, am a needy child crying out to my heavenly Father. She cried when she was hungry, tired, scared, needed comforting or felt ill. And I met her needs. When I saw her struggle and wrestle from me, I thought of how often I wrestle with God. He does know what's best for me and under what circumstances to give it to me. As a parent, I know what's best for my children and under what circumstances I should provide things for them. It seems that in both circumstances the timing can be off. The parent's timing may not be the child's timing.
When my children went through the toddler years, I could see how one's Christian walk can mirror the defiant, rebellious desires of toddlers. Children see something they want, and they grab it. Toddlers are too young to make their own decisions, but they long to be in control. As a parent, you can set the boundaries, draw the lines and still have a child cross or at least touch that boundary in stubbornness. I'm ashamed to recall the times that I've crossed a boundary that God had clearly defined for me in behavior, attitude or action.
Through the years, I have tried to offer love, forgiveness, assurance and security to my children through my parenting. As my disciplinary methods have changed, one thing hasn't – the importance of communicating my love. My children must always know of my unending love and forgiveness toward them. It doesn't matter how many times they have committed an offense or repeated the offense.
Likewise, I meditate on how much my heavenly Father loves me and how willing He is to forgive my sins – regardless of the number of times I commit the same ones.
Copyright 2002, Maureen Pearson. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.
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About Maureen Pearson: I am an at-home mother of two children and freelancer for The Tampa Tribune (daily newspaper). Prior to motherhood, I worked in "corporate America" as a mid-level manager for an international research and development organization. My communications background includes media relations, various business publications and broadcast news. While in my 20s, I made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. My heart's desire is to show others the love of God available to us through His Son. My family and I are active members of Presbyterian Church in the Highlands, Lakeland, Florida. I've facilitated a number of small group studies for women focused on Bible study, prayer and learning God's will. E-mail Maureen |
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