Dare to Delegate
The Struggle to Juggle Series PART SIX
Who says that mama must do it all? Have you ever found yourself spending so much time doing the “work” of the household, that you are too busy for the fun and adventure? Or so caught up in your “to do” list that you can’t make time to spend in oneness with God?
As a part of a family unit, things go so much smoother when all members are working together. Every child should have chores and responsibilities that help the household run smoothly. Assigning chores doesn’t demean who you are as a mother. In fact, it enhances your mothering skills because it teaches children discipline and that we work for the things we want.
A family is a unit that God has put together to work together in love and unity. He should be at the center of that unit. Some fun ways to delegate worship in your home would be to take turns praying for meals, take turns reading scripture or bible stories, and sharing your favorite worship music. Working together with Him at the center is an awesome way to prioritize God and your family.
A just balance and scale are the Lord’s, all the weights in the bag are his work. ~ Proverbs 16:11
Remember – the goal is COOPERATION – not PERFECTION! Your children may not complete the task the same way you would, but they are getting it done, and they are learning about responsibility. Being critical will only discourage them.
How many times have you said or thought., “It is just easier to do it myself?” This goes back to being able to say “yes” when help is offered. Even if that help won’t be exactly the way you would do it.
Not every child will “volunteer” to help. In fact, the majority probably won’t. As a mom, we have ability to know each of our children’s gifts and talents and assign household tasks accordingly.
Whether your child is helping by choice or by request, be sure to exercise patience and grace. Keep in mind… there are few, if any, of us who manage to complete the tasks God puts before us exactly as He would have liked. But He loves us, and His heart is filled with grace, so He accepts our “best”, which is rarely His “best.” Do the same for your family, and you won’t have to juggle everything alone. Even better, your family will feel like a mighty team.
