Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Stay-at-Home Momma

So, recently I've been struggling with the decision to work or to stay at home with my babes. I have been blessed to stay at home for the last three years, but our finances are catching up with us, especially my student loans. Yuck!

But God has clearly shown Zach and me that working full-time at this point in my kids lives is not what He wants me to do. Each time I say this though I feel like I'm putting myself up on a pedestal; like I'm better than Zach or whoever else would be with my children. I feel unworthy of this responsibility. I'm what's best for them right now?! Wow, I'm definitely not worthy of that title...

These thoughts have been causing me to second guess myself and God's answers to my prayers. He has put in my heart to stay at home with them, but I keep pulling away.

God, I'm so sorry that I have been second guessing Your plan for my life. I will see myself as worthy because that is how You see me. I will respect myself and my job as a stay-at-home mommy from now on. Thank you so much for these blessings in the form of children. I couldn't ask for more. Your plan is amazing.

♥ Ashley

3 comments:

  1. I'm in a similar boat Ashley. I feel the pressure too, but God IS faithful and I think we will look back and smile for sure!
    Kim Myers :)

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  2. And thanks for sharing your faith! :)

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  3. Thanks Kim for commenting it really encouraged me to know others feel the same way!! We can do it!! :o)

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