Mothers try. Every day we try to be the best mothers we can be. The best we know how. But we often fall short in our own eyes because we want to be better.
As a mother, I try my best. But I often feel like I’m failing. There is no blueprint for motherhood, and I can’t help but feel like I’m falling short. I want to do better and to be better, but often, I don’t know how.
Most of the time, I don’t feel equipped and wonder what I’m doing and think about the ripple effect of every wrong choice I make and its impact.
Am I enough? This is a question I often ponder when it comes to my mothering. And I can thank comparison for truly being the thief of so much joy because someone is always better.
There are so many things I fall short of as a mother and wonder how can I ready my children when I’m often lost too. How do I prepare my children for this world when I don’t even know how to take on this world myself?
Thankfully, Jesus is ready to take all our fears and worries when it comes to motherhood or anything else for that matter. He proclaims that His yoke is easy and His burden light. And that we don’t have to walk through this life alone and in the dark.
Mothers try, but with Jesus, we don’t need to try. We just need to let. To let Him guide us with His light.
Originally published on the author’s Instagram page
by Ashli Keyser 
by Kris Larson 
