tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post1963779245575175871..comments2023-12-26T10:45:55.481-05:00Comments on Lots of Scotts: Confessions of Commander MomJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03903375700915031290noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-28184169717885376162007-10-03T14:52:00.000-04:002007-10-03T14:52:00.000-04:00As the mom of 2 grown sons, I can tell you that yo...As the mom of 2 grown sons, I can tell you that you voiced the frustration every Christian mom feels. We know what is at stake. We know we have a very real enemy who is seeking whom he might devour. We know we are called to be salt and light, the sweet aroma of Christ and ambassadors for Him. Because of what we know and what we are called to do, we struggle with the frailities of our flesh that rise up within us and war against the Spirit. Gal. 5:14 says, The flesh sets it sdesire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in oppostion to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please." Every Christain mom is battling exactly what you voiced when you wrote about your own struggles. It is actually the striving to contend for the faith that makes us stronger in the Lord, more fruitful for His kingdom and builds patience and perseverence in us (James 1:2-4). Press on, dear momma, press on. Blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-27675824811324904212007-10-03T14:06:00.000-04:002007-10-03T14:06:00.000-04:00Gosh, once again I am right there with you on this...Gosh, once again I am right there with you on this post. I do not have patients most days either and since we are in full fledge tantrum season in our house I need to pray to God for guidence too. WOW! This parenting stuff is so wonderfully powerful and challenging. Thank you again for posting what I need to read. Hang in there hopefull the Tantrum season will end soon!Erickson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14824410552862001606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-66324467322741542452007-10-02T17:28:00.000-04:002007-10-02T17:28:00.000-04:00Wow - that was a good word for me today. Thank yo...Wow - that was a good word for me today. Thank you for being so transparent. It's good to know other people deal with the same issues and it's an encouragement to keep pressing on!!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077090812121682816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-5772393623641563362007-10-02T13:59:00.000-04:002007-10-02T13:59:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for sharing this. Your last severa...Thanks so much for sharing this. Your last several post have really struck a chord with me as I have been having many of the same thoughts myself. Thanks for all your encouraging words.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065195610270532889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-29477442530158402282007-10-02T13:34:00.000-04:002007-10-02T13:34:00.000-04:00Again, you are preaching to the choir.I am totally...Again, you are preaching to the choir.<BR/>I am totally the commander mom type.<BR/>I hate that about me. I am working on patience. I just really learned this weekend how much God loves me (thanks to an Emmaus walk) and I want to pass that on to my girls! Being a godly mother is one of my top priorities so patience is something I need to gain.<BR/>THANKS for this post. It is a great reminder that we CANNOT do it without Jesus!<BR/>In HIM -<BR/>MindyMindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592627780339395321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-13053786377173113132007-10-02T12:53:00.000-04:002007-10-02T12:53:00.000-04:00I used to be super impatient with my kids...and ev...I used to be super impatient with my kids...and even would yell alot. It is a horrible feeling to lay down in bed at night and feel like a horrible mother. Thankfully, through the help of God and my hubby and mom...i have gotten it all under control...and i must say...i enjoy my kids soo much more now as well as motherhood! Each day is more joyful rather than stressful! <BR/>Thanks so much for your blog and reminding me I am not alone. It still challenges me...but I believe that is something that keeps me coming to God each and everyday asking for His help. :) <BR/>I hope you have a wonderful week! Glad i found your blog!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118653637763160580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-61980848373153097882007-10-02T10:17:00.000-04:002007-10-02T10:17:00.000-04:00I'm typing through tears. I see myself in this po...I'm typing through tears. I see myself in this post and it hurts. My son is nearly 12 and he's a good kid. Any mother would be thrilled to have his as their son. However, I still find myself snapping at him because he isn't quick enough, doesn't keep his room clean enough...he can't live up to my standards. No one could live up to my standards. My husband calls me a micromanager and although I protest, he's spot on. I have gone back to my son on many ocassions to ask for his forgiveness when I have snapped at him. Bless his heart, I always get a hug and a 'that's okay mommy' from him.<BR/><BR/>All we can do is pray that God will bless us with the patience we desire.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488953794124006956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-49116829995351263582007-10-02T10:04:00.000-04:002007-10-02T10:04:00.000-04:00The Lord gives grace to the humble. Thanks for sh...The Lord gives grace to the humble. Thanks for sharing with honesty and vulnerability on something I think we as moms all could do better at. I struggle seriously in these areas and I know without a doubt the Lord is displeased with my lack of fruit in this area. I too am all too often looking for the asterisk, but in my heart (and in my reality) I know none exist. Thanks for sharing and for a morning reminder! Have a blessed Day!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957994275054972253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-26145936837375954372007-10-02T08:29:00.000-04:002007-10-02T08:29:00.000-04:00When my middle child was 3 God grew my patience. ...When my middle child was 3 God grew my patience. He made me realize that the Dude was an observer and needed to look at and often touch everything. It could take such a long time to just.get.in.the.car.! He still takes the longest of my children to do anything, but God showed me that gentleness works so much better for both of us than my rushing or even my way.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960077479134178809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-28593113529273092682007-10-02T00:19:00.000-04:002007-10-02T00:19:00.000-04:00It's not easy, is it?? I am struggling with patien...It's not easy, is it?? <BR/><BR/>I am struggling with patience, what seems like every minute of every day. Just recently, I heard one of our children pray "Mommy needs unending pwatience". If I didn't know better, I'd think that they were eavesdropping on my conversations with God.The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-21903519432854900862007-10-01T23:40:00.000-04:002007-10-01T23:40:00.000-04:00I know EXACTLY how you feel, and I only have ONE 3...I know EXACTLY how you feel, and I only have ONE 3 year old (and a 4 month old, but he's totally easy ;-)<BR/>Thanks, as always for your words.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there :-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474785837185583971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-59951519209592329972007-10-01T23:31:00.000-04:002007-10-01T23:31:00.000-04:00I am another very impatient mother, who can be qui...I am another very impatient mother, who can be quiet snippy sounding the more impatient I get. And as you know, 3 year olds move on their own schedule sometimes. <BR/>Try not to feel down or beat yourself up about this. Your post was so honest, and you are not alone. I have a favorite quote from Maya Angelou and it always helps to remind me that some days I may not always speak the words I want my children to hear, but I try everyday to make them feel loved beyond measure. (Even if it's been a 'bad' day.)<BR/><BR/>"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459382870257912689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-5920079587700196312007-10-01T23:16:00.000-04:002007-10-01T23:16:00.000-04:00OUCH - this convicted me - oh how I struggle in th...OUCH - this convicted me - oh how I struggle in this area. How beautifully and humbly written - thank you for this post. SunshineSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698291094595913599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-83283876080869652942007-10-01T21:49:00.000-04:002007-10-01T21:49:00.000-04:00As a fellow impatient mama, I totally understand w...As a fellow impatient mama, I totally understand what you're dealing with. It's hard to find the right balance.Big Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569418470773215304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14642592.post-55616814387268969832007-10-01T21:29:00.000-04:002007-10-01T21:29:00.000-04:00I appreciate your blogs every day. A song that I ...I appreciate your blogs every day. A song that I just heard reminds me of the thoughts that you share. It is from Caedmon's Call latest CD "Overdressed" - Maybe it will encourage you-- the song itself is so awesome that the lyrics by themselves don't do it justice:<BR/><BR/>this house is a good mess<BR/>it’s the proof of life<BR/>no way would I trade jobs<BR/>but it don’t pay overtime<BR/><BR/>I’ll get to the laundry<BR/>I don’t know when<BR/>I’m saying a prayer tonight<BR/>cause tomorrow it starts again<BR/><BR/>could it be that everything is sacred?<BR/>and all this time<BR/>everything I’ve dreamed of<BR/>has been right before my eyes<BR/><BR/>the children are sleeping<BR/>but they’re running through my mind<BR/>the sun makes them happy<BR/>and the music makes them unwind<BR/><BR/>my cup runneth over<BR/>and I worry about the stain<BR/>teach me to run to You <BR/>like they run to me for every little thing<BR/><BR/>chorus<BR/><BR/>when I forget to drink from you<BR/>I can feel the banks harden<BR/>Lord, make me like a stream<BR/>to feed the garden<BR/><BR/>wake up, little sleeper<BR/>the Lord, God Almighty<BR/>made your Mama keeper<BR/>so rise and shine<BR/>rise and shine causeATLKraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890208314997493784noreply@blogger.com