Umbrella Of Love, Cymplified!

There are times I wish I could hand in my resignation and quit being a mother. Or just simply disappear. A defiant ‘no’ and doing the exact opposite of what I said really have me doubting my mommying ability. Do I really deserve these blessings called children?

Psalm 127:3 (ESV)
³ Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.

Throw in more than a handful of demands and it was enough to make me cry in front my children. Too tired and too sad to even lose my temper, I figured I will hug them instead. I knew I was the one who needed these embraces. Then I remembered something I read about love and discipline. In www.5lovelanguages.com, it says there:

A child’s emotional love tank must be filled before any effective training or discipline can take place.

A child with a full love tank can respond to parental guidance without resentment.

It could be that their love tanks are already empty, that’s why words I am saying do not sink in. Somehow, the connection with my children was lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday, ordinary family life. I had forgotten to smile at them while talking with them to let them know I love to be with them. I had forgotten to say ‘thank you’ for the chores they DID do. I had forgotten to hug them tightly when they were sweet to their siblings. I had forgotten to greet them a warm ‘good morning’ or to kiss them ‘goodnight’. I had forgotten to laugh with them at the silly things that were funny to them.

And I needed to be reminded again. I had to love them with God’s love by reflecting on how much He loves me. Yes, He loves me and blessed me with children who love me no matter what. I should not sweat the small stuff too much and just always choose to be positive. I am always under an umbrella of love even if it rained worries and challenges.

at the end of tiring days, still sheltered under an umbrella of love

Children, they are parents’ sources of frustrations, and also their sources of comfort and reassurance. 🙂