1 Story and 3 Bible Verses for the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Losing Her Mind (and Patience) With Her Kids

3.  I need to be quick to offer love and patience.

God has lavished His unfailing love on us, and He certainly offers me more patience than I deserve.  Why shouldn’t I offer my children the same love and patience?  Yes, they need clear expectations and consequences for their actions, but I need to be quick to offer them love and patience instead of judgment.

But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love.

Nehemiah 9:17b

I know this “Dollar Tree Drama” really isn’t so terrible in the grand scheme of things.  I know that I will eventually see the silliness behind the whole fiasco and be able to laugh about in good time.  It is my prayer that I will do it differently next time.  No doubt about it, there WILL be a next time.  I want patience, love, and kindness to be the consistent temperature of our home, and I realize that I often set that thermostat.

Thankfully, I was able to put my kiddos to bed without anger.  We all apologized to each other, and the consequences most certainly stand.  Motherhood is the most beautiful, challenging, embarrassing, exciting, terrifying, loving, gratifying, humbling, and edifying adventure I have ever been on.  So, here’s to another day; a new day full of new challenges and opportunities.  Lord, help us to approach it with love and grace…and (gulp) less meltdowns.  Amen.