Four Great Reasons Moms Can Connect with God
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“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” - John 15:5 NL
Connecting with God
The sun bursts forth as my hubby and I head out for our early morning prayer walk. There’s something powerful about talking to God about our adult kids. Our five offspring are all out of college, four are married, and they are all pursuing careers they enjoy, and yet they all have struggles. Just like any family, ours deals with financial stressors, physical pain, sickness, mental health, relational strife, cultural wars, parenting issues, and managing adulthood well. This is all part of being human. Our kids will always have stressors, but we must respond with faith.
Moms have two options: worry relentlessly about our kids, or pray for them, releasing it all to God, allowing Him to have His way in their lives. As we stroll each morning, we lift our kids to God. He certainly knows what they need more than we. Each prayer is an act of surrender and a way to restore peace to us. Most of the stressors belong to our adult kids. They need to figure them out. We are here to love and support as they navigate adulthood with their own resources.
My husband and I know that apart from God we are nothing. With God all things are possible. What a privilege to rely on Him as we release our adult kids to His capable hands. Blessed assurance rises in our souls as we pray.
How about you?
Have you leaned into your relationship with God even more now that you’ve gently released your child into adulthood? I often hear moms say, “I need God now more than ever before. It was so much easier when my kids were young.”
We want to cling, hold fast to old routines and familiar patterns and all the while God says, “Let them go and cling to Me. Everything you need, I have provided. I’m here. I’m for you. Move a little closer and let me show you I’m trustworthy.”
God waits for the weary, worried mom’s arrival. He’s ready to assist her as she pours out her anguish and fears and then remembers who He is to her.
Jesus uses the teaching from the vineyard to show us what it means to have a living breathing relationship with God, where we cultivate our union and bear fruit because of our connection with God. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” - John 15:5 NLT
We understand God is the source of all good things in our lives, including how we relate to our adult children and Him. We understand we are nothing without Him, but with God by our side, we can manage any season well.
What are you doing to remain close to God in this unfamiliar season of motherhood? Do you have a casual, Sunday-only relationship with God or do you pursue Him in your everyday, ordinary moments, eager to sense His activity in your life?
Connecting with God is simple and here are four great reasons moms can connect with God:
1. God is your source of strength:
You may feel weak in this unfamiliar season of letting go. You cry easily and worry excessively, but it doesn’t have to be this way. When you are grafted to the Vine, you receive all God has for you: Strength, hope, compassion, love, encouragement, and confidence are all byproducts of being with God.
When you feel weak, it’s simply an indicator that you need some time with God. As you spend time with God talking, reading, and praying, you will feel strength return to your soul. This is the power of God at work in you. This is the good God provides. You choose to be strengthened whenever you need it. Simply lift your eyes to heaven as God cups your face in His hands. Feel the relief.”My flesh and my heart may fail,but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”.- Psalm 73:26
2. You can trust God.
There is one character quality of God that you will return to often: His trustworthiness. You don’t have to understand the situation your grown child is walking through, you’re only required to trust God with your whole heart. As you walk by faith and not by sight, you’ll remember the faithfulness of God. You will trust His activity in your child’s life. In the sweet surrender, you allow God to work and move in your child’s life. This is a beautiful act of grace.They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.- Psalm 112:7
3. Your union with God is where you gain confidence.
One day your shaky knees will give way to confidence in God. Because you have cultivated your relationship with God, you understand trials are temporary. You have confidence in God to see your child through the struggle. You no longer seek to rescue, instead you release your grip knowing God is growing confidence in you and your adult child.
There’s nothing more beautiful than a momma who walks confidently with her God no matter what is going on in her child’s life. She’s reassured that God is working all the hard things together for good. “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.” - Proverbs 3:26
4. You’ll experience peace in His presence.
How forgetful you become when you worry. As you focus on difficult circumstances, you magnify the problem. When you turn to God, you are infused with peace. Jesus is known as the Prince of Peace so maintaining your connection with Him, will always bring serenity.
Whenever you feel unsettled, use it as a cue to get alone with God. Reorient your thoughts to Christ. Replace the fears with the truth from God’s Word. This takes diligent practice, but the byproduct of tranquility makes it worth the effort. “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” - Colossians 3:15.
Once your children are grown, you will need to cultivate your union with God. Settle into a rhythm of prayer, petition, trust, and confidence in God. You’ll experience more peace when you pray about everything that weighs heavy on your heart. As you let go, lean into God’s strength. He will provide everything you need.
Let’s pray.
Dear Papa, I know I need to rely on You even more now that my kids are grown and out of my home. At times I feel anxious and worried. Help me trust You. Help me use the worry as a sign to move closer to You. Fill me with confidence in You as I pour out my heart and truly release my adult children into Your care. Thank you for watching over them and giving me strength in this unfamiliar season of motherhood. I trust You. Amen.
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