Mothering

"We should be teaching them to do it for the Lord, not because it makes us look like successes. Mothering is not about glorifying ourselves with our wonderful children. It’s about glorifying the Lord by how we respond when our children aren’t so wonderful. Motherhood is about loving the weak, the out of control, the sinful, and bit by bit, day after day, seeking to change their hearts so they can learn to be strong, self-controlled, and righteous. It’s slow, and messy, and humbling. And the ultimate goal isn’t looking good, it’s being like Christ."

I am posting this to remind myself with someday, 'cause I am sure I am going to need it. I already sometimes want my siblings to behave well to reflect well on me when I am out with them. :P