Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the "poor me" rut? Growing up, my family used to call it having a 'pity party.' It wasn't allowed at my house - I'd have to go off by myself instead of try to get others to feel sorry for me. Looking back, I can see the great wisdom of my parents in enforcing this rule. Negativity spreads like wildfire. It feeds on itself, and spreads even more quickly in company. So what's the cure for complaining? Thanksgiving. Paul exhorts us in Philippians 4:6 to give thanks in everything. And the promise of verse seven so encourages my heart! That when we do bathe everything in thanksgiving and give it to the Lord, "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." We all need the Lord to guard our hearts and the hearts of our family from a complaining spirit. When tempted to complain, instead think prayerfully of all that you're thankful for.
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His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 1 Peter 1:3
Welcome to Encouraging Words for Moms, a site created by a heart convicted to glorify God. As a mother of two toddler boys, I am constantly reminded, in the sweet conviction of the Holy Spirit, that I am powerless to "bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4) apart from Him.
I Peter 1:-3-4 tells us that "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness" (emphasis mine). Together let's encourage one another in Christ on this wonderful journey called motherhood by drinking deep from His Word!
I Peter 1:-3-4 tells us that "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness" (emphasis mine). Together let's encourage one another in Christ on this wonderful journey called motherhood by drinking deep from His Word!
