You guys, being a Momma is hard. Being a stay at home Momma is hard. Being a working Momma is hard. Today, I was away from my babies and when I left, I could tell it was going to be one of those days for Ruby. She was having a lot of what we call “moments.” Moments where maybe we aren’t quite making the right choices.
Tonight, as I was getting her squared away for bed, we were talking about her day with her sister, cousins and Granny. She was explaining in her 4 year old way that she is a good girl but she just wasn’t that good today…and she doesn’t really know why. Reese (her cousin) was good. Amelia (her sister) was being good. But she just wasn’t really that good.
Isn’t that just like all of us though? We have our “moments.” We aren’t so good, and we don’t really know why sometimes. We say, do or think things and then look back on our days and wonder why?! 🤦🏼♀️ Why did I react that way? Why did I lash out that way? Why did I think that? While I believe it’s always important to figure out what’s triggering these type of reactions & actions in our lives, some days I come to the realization that I have no idea why I did or said the things I did…and I’m just not that good.
The best news I have is that once we recognize how “not good” we are, we can take it to the feet of Jesus. We can admit our shortcomings and our mistakes. And once we ask for forgiveness, we can try better tomorrow. That’s the beauty of His grace. And if you’re like me, maybe you’ll learn a little lesson from a 4 year old and say a simple, childlike prayer: “I ask for forgiveness cuz Reese was gooder and I’m so sorry. Sometimes I lie and I don’t know why and I’m so sorry, God.” And He will lovingly accept that prayer and wash away the sins from you and me, too. Thank you, Jesus!
…and then you can roll over and be as joyful as a 4 year old and have a carefree conversation with your stuffed animals until you fall asleep in peace.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Diaries of Grace 