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In my own life, nothing ruins my mood and confidence faster than a good lie. I think Moms are great targets for the Enemy’s lies because of our lack of sleep, isolation and the general stress of raising good children! Here are a few common lies Mamas believe.
I Will Be Happy When..
This is the lie that I find myself believing most often. “Ugh, I’ll be happy when this teething stage is done.” “I’ll be happy when there’s no more diapers, no more sleepless nights, etc, etc.” The problem with this mindset is that there is always going to be another rough stage. Sleep regression, teething, school struggles, teenage drama..the list goes on and on! If we live in a way that says our happiness is dependent on the next stage, we will never be happy.
Maybe happiness isn’t what we need to be chasing after. Maybe we need to start thinking about joy. Joy is a bit more complex than happiness. Joy is unexplainable and is present even in the most troubling of circumstances. Joy comes from the presence of God and by His strength. Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit, it’s God’s will for you! Ask the Lord to fill you with His joy and watch this lie crumble.
Maybe happiness isn’t what we need to be chasing after. Maybe we need to start thinking about joy. Joy is a bit more complex than happiness. Joy is unexplainable and is present even in the most troubling of circumstances. Joy comes from the presence of God and by His strength. Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit, it’s God’s will for you! Ask the Lord to fill you with His joy and watch this lie crumble.
I Can’t Handle This!
It’s so easy to get overwhelmed as a parent. Just when you’ve mastered one hard stage the next comes rushing in. You guys have no clue how often I say to myself, “I CAN’T HANDLE THIS!”.
But the truth is, in Christ..we can handle it. I’m going back to basic Sunday school verses with this one, but Philippians 4:13 says “Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.” (MSG) The truth that overcomes this common lie is this: In your own strength, by yourself, you can’t do it. You’re just not equipped and that’s okay. That’s why you have a Savior to lean on.
My Children Deserve More
After reading this post, a lot of you have emailed me saying the same thing: My children deserve more. I think this lie comes straight from the pit of comparison. It’s easy to feel not pretty enough, not fit enough, not organized enough and not fun enough when access to the “inside” lives of other Mothers are so available.
The truth is, God created your children specifically to need a Mom like you. You can give your children something that no other Mama could. Even if you’re the total opposite of your child, there’s still a special balance that takes place in your parenting. Be the Mama God made you to be and don’t try to fit a specific mold. Allow the Lord to lead you, to mold those parts that need refining and walk in His purpose for your parenting.
The best way to replace the lies is to drown them out with the Word of God. Focus on what the Lord says about you and renew your mind with the Truth!
What are some lies you believe?
