Certainly, there was no way of telling it was my little girl that caused so much chaos on the street. Screams and yelling
from the crowd blocked my ears, as I stopped on the pavement to make my next
cross on to the other side of the street.
Madam! Madam!
It had to be 'me'as all eyes were fixed on me.
I turned back and what did I see?
What the heck!
It was my own daughter right there in
the middle of the busy road. All the cars, tricycles, motorcycles had stopped
for her to make a cross.
I was in shock and confusion with the
noisy crowd making loud comments. I shut my ears and pulled my daughter to
safety. “What are you doing in the middle
of the road? Why did you follow me?” I asked her.
“Mummy
I want to make a wee”…she replied, very oblivious of the panic and chaos
she had caused.
What if the car brakes didn’t hold?
What
if the speeding vehicles didn’t see her?
What would the world think of me?
I was shaken up…swirling thoughts clouded
my sense of consciousness as I hurriedly got us out of the scene.
No one would know I had left her in
the care of a shop owner on the other side of the street.
No one would blame the shop owner because she sneaked out.
None would understand I left her on the other side because it was less busy.
Would anyone care if I said I did it to protect her?
The street was busy yet the young
child thought it wise to let me know she had to make a wee.
If something had happened, I would
have blamed ‘me’, everyone would have blamed ‘me’ and probably her father would
have a hard time trying to forgive ‘me’!
Deep anguish was upon my heart. I felt
like the worst mother ever.
Gently, I heard the Holy Spirit
whisper…
“You didn’t
thank me for keeping her safe”…
Wow! “Lord I am sorry…thank you for keeping her safe”. Here I was too
perplexed to think of anything but gratitude!
Have you ever felt like the worst mom
ever?
Have you had circumstances that put
you in doubt over your role as a mom?
I have been there too!
That incident taught me that as a mom you
can do everything you can to keep your child safe but safety is indeed of the Lord.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord. Proverbs 21:31
Sometimes, you take decisions intended to
be in the best interests of your child but unknowingly you are putting them in harm’s
way.
Right under my nose, I would have lost
my kid but God in His infinite mercies kept her safe. His angels shielded her
from impending danger.
The Lord had turned a seemingly careless mistake for His Glory alone.
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:21
I went from the 'worst mom' to the 'luckiest mom' ever.
Friend, no matter how hard you try,
you can’t keep your children safe 100% of the time. Remember, even in your
absence the Lord watches over your kids. Don’t fret rather entrust their lives
in his hands for safe keeps.
Do you struggle with being enough as a
mom?
Do you feel your child’s heart is far
from home?
Here is a prayer I made for you
Dear Lord,
just as you taught me to lean on your saving arms and loving grace, please hold
this mom’s heart too. Let her know that you deeply love her and you are
watching over her like an eagle. May this mom’s troubled heart rest in your
peace in Jesus name.
I strongly recommend you read
Melanie’s book “How to win your Child’s Heart”. It is a beautiful encouragement
for you. *affiliate links*
By His Great Grace,
Ifeoma Samuel
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Comment Update!
Dear friends, I have the habit of visiting you before I
respond here on my blog that way I can keep track of blogging friends I am yet
to visit.
To keep up with your latest posts, I changed my strategy. Now I visit your blog then respond to very few comments here.
In case you are wondering why I keep updating you on my progress, for me this is a wonderful community and I respect you all and finally it holds me accountable to you. Haha!! *smiling*
Thanks for your understanding and I appreciate your kindest comments
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