On Friday I had a day. I was irritable and doing what I could to not let the discontent in my heart overflow onto my family.

But it did.

I owned my irritability and let my kids know it wasn’t them, and asked for their patience with me as worked through it.

Later that night Matt walked through the kitchen and said, “Mom, think of things above, not of earthly things.” He smiled and walked down to the basement.

Ugh. Those words hit me like a brick- but in good way.

I’ve shared this verse with the family through the years yet to have Matt reflect it back to me on that day was humbling, and a gift. I was hyperfocusing on something that is out of my control. Matt’s words were a reflection to take my eyes off of what is out of my control and to look to God to help me through.

I share this today because as a Mom I have messy days and sometimes I don’t know if the seeds I plant in my kids hearts are growing roots. But in this moment, I was reminded that it’s okay for my kids to see me have a rough day and that they are listening.

So for all the parents out there, I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.™

May we give ourselves grace and space on those messy days. May we also continue to plant seeds of truth into our kids hearts and trust they are growing. And in time, may the seeds planted help our kids when they need it, and maybe our kids will be reflecting those truths back to us when we need it, like Matt did with me on Friday.

With love and hope,
Shawn

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. - Colossians 3:2