An Accepting & Expecting Attitude

Written By Betty Predmore
 
 

The Struggle to Juggle Series: PART TWO

Successful moms ACCEPT their situation and EXPECT God to give them the wisdom & strength to balance it all to His Glory.  They trust in Him and listen for His lead in their lives.

How many times have you gone off and done something you thought was for the good of your family without praying and asking God about it first?

How many times have you gone from one person to the next, asking for prayer to help you and your family out of a situation?

Why is it that so often, we try everything else first… diving into something or seeking prayer and resolution any and everywhere… before we take our situation to God?  So often, He is our last resort when He should be the first step in any journey we take.  

The truest way for us to gain wisdom and strength is to ask our Father for it.  Through Him, we can find the strength and wisdom to live our lives in a way that gives glory to Him and honors the importance of our families.

Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.  ~ Proverbs 31:25

No matter what is piled on your proverbial plate, He will give you strength and wisdom to prioritize your life.  He will give you the ability to have joy, despite whatever circumstances you find yourself in.  He will help you find satisfaction in placing Him at the center of your heart and your family as the priority in your life.  

You may not be the perfect Pinterest mom.  That’s okay.  ACCEPT who you are, especially who you are in Him.  And EXPECT that He will help you be the best YOU possible.  Through Him, you can face tomorrow with a smile!

Spend time in prayer, ladies. Pray for God to give you the wisdom to know how to make the most of your time and the best decisions for your family. Don’t waste time complaining about your heavy load, focus on ways to make it work. Listen…really LISTEN…to what He is speaking to your heart.  

And remember always…He answers our prayers according to His good and perfect will, not ours.  

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders.  She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances.  Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.  

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center.  She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty holds a certification as a Christ-Based Counselor through the National Association of Certified Christ-Based Counselors. She is also a State of California Certified Facilitator for Anger Management/Batterer’s Treatment Program. In addition, she is a certified Facilitator for Living Free, a faith-based curriculum for parenting, addiction recovery, and anger management.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women.  She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor.  Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way.  She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website.

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement.  Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns.  Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.

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