I hurried and dressed quickly to get to the church early. I couldn't afford to run late since I was leading the children’s program that morning. I quickly grabbed a pair of pants off the top of a stack, not remembering that the pile was supposed to go to the cleaner's weeks before for repair.
That was my first mistake.
I got there just in time to open the classrooms and double check the list of workers. Kids filled the classrooms and I remembered I’d left my notebook in the worship pastor’s office. I slipped in quietly while he was on the phone and pointed to my pile of stuff. He nodded and I squatted to get my things.
That was my second mistake.
My seam of my pants ripped from front to back, leaving me exposed, literally. I glanced quickly at the pastor with my jaw open as he laughed loudly at his phone conversation, not seeming to notice my unbearable dilemma (or perhaps he just covered well).
(I think it bares mentioning that I chose a lesser form of undergarments to avoid a panty line, possibly mistake number three).
So, I did the only natural thing: while looking at the back of the Pastor's head, I tiptoed over to the coat rack and stole his overcoat, wrapped it around myself and ran to my car, calling my husband on the way home.
I may have laughed and cried the whole way home.
I learned a lot of from this experience: 1. Don’t wear pants with tears in the seam, no matter how small. 2. Don’t wear minimal underwear (for several reasons, actually) 3. Don't squat in public 4. Don’t neglect myself.
Motherhood has blessed me so much. It’s taught me great character. I’ve learned to put the needs of my children in front of my own. I make sure they are clothed and fed and doing well.
I need to care for my physical body, so I can take care of theirs. I need to take concern over my spiritual life, so I can feed theirs.
The old adage “if Mama isn’t happy, no one is” is true! Moms often set the tone of the home. When I’m not praying or seeking God, my kids are usually the first to know because I’m more agitated and less patient. When I eat unhealthy or stay up until I’m exhausted, I’m not taking care of myself and in the end, everyone suffers.
Kids are demanding and they aren’t afraid to ask us for things they need. We shouldn’t be either.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”
What do you need to do today to take care of yourself?
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