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The Measure of a Mom

March 31, 2014 by Tracey 5 Comments

“I vow to stop measuring my worth by the circumference of my waist, the cleanliness of my house, or the state of my children’s hair when they walk out the door.

I vow to stop measuring myself by how fast I can run a mile, the marks on my child’s report card, and how many academic degrees hang on my wall…” ~Rachel Macy Stafford in Hands Free Mama 

There are days when I am exactly this….wondering what people will think about me as a mom because of what my children do (or don’t do), or judging myself when I don’t measure up to what I see another mom doing.

My status as a mom doesn’t depend on whether or not my child has the cutest haircut, the nicest clothes,
the best grades, becomes a star basketball player, or gets the leading part in the play.  It’s not about having them look a certain way or pushing them to do something I want
them to do or making them become someone I wish I had been.

What God has called me to do as a mom is to love my children well, to teach them about Him, and to train them in His ways.  My ultimate goal is for Him to be pleased.  I’m afraid I forget this at times and make motherhood about me – or my abilities, or my children’s accomplishments – instead.

How often I need to be reminded that parenting these precious (even at 13 and 11!) treasures God has entrusted to us requires the wisdom and grace that only He can provide!

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  1. Nikki says

    March 31, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    What a good thing to be reminded of! And I think I'm going to stop worrying about whether my children's hair looks brushed when we leave the house.

    Reply
    • Tracey Brewer says

      March 31, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      Yes – that one applied to me. Even though my girls are older and take care of themselves, I still often feel the need to oversee their appearance before we leave the house. (Not talking modesty issues, just wanting them to measure up to how I want them to look.) I'm working on it!!

      Reply
  2. Sues says

    April 1, 2014 at 3:40 am

    I needed this today!!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Rashel Blank says

    April 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I love this post! It is such a good reminder of what is really important.

    Reply
  4. aurie good says

    April 3, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Such a timely post! I was able to preview Moms Night Out this week, and your quote fits in perfectly!!

    Reply

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