Just a Little Note
- Cydnee Curtis
- May 20, 2024
- 2 min read
“And I forget that I'm only here right now for them. That I may have housework to do, but my job is them.”
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7 ESV
A little while ago, I read that it is helpful to put little notes around you to remind yourself of certain things. And always, the thing I need to be reminded of is to stop being a momster.
Not too long ago, I overheard my daughter ask my husband why there were little pink Post-It notes everywhere. He explained to her that we need reminders to show grace, to enjoy the small things in life, and to enjoy the kids being babies for a short amount of time. And just as always, I didn't think she seemed to be paying much attention, but that explanation stuck deep within her.
The other day, she grabbed a stack of Post-It notes and was pretending to be a teacher (or just someone's boss, really). She was walking around, giving everyone their little notes. Then she handed one to me. It said, "love me and love them". I gave her a hug and told her that I would never have to be reminded to love her. That I always will.
She stuck it on the bathroom mirror underneath some of my other notes. But if I'm being honest, the other notes have just blended in. They're not fresh, they're not new, and I don't pay nearly as much attention to them. But her little one, I do.
I guess I lied to her that day when I told her I didn't need to be reminded to love her. Because truthfully, I do. I get caught up in my time schedule. I get caught up in trying to keep things in order. I get caught up in how I am feeling for that day. I start thinking of my children in opposition to me and my schedule. And I forget that I'm only here right now for them. That I may have housework to do, but my job is them.
The devil has a way of kicking you while you're down. He's like slime, slipping into every crack that you couldn't possibly think could fit anything else in it. But I guess that's where God's beautiful grace comes in. Through children and their love.
Action Step:
Do you have days when you act like a momster? Do you forget to love because your children are getting in the way of your schedule, your housework, your other priorities? Slow down today and take time to just love and appreciate your children.
Prayer: God, thank You so much for loving us and teaching us how to love others. Thank You for giving me children as a reminder to love and to be loved. I pray that as I go about my day I will prioritize loving my children over my schedule and that they will feel that love pouring out of me. In Your name, amen.
Written by Cydnee, love-filled mom of 4
