As of the 7th of May, I’ve been a mum for 6 months! Here’s a collection of reflections from this new mum.
1. I have such little control…
Starting from when I went into labour, to the temperament of our baby, to how much (or little) he sleeps, all the way to what he will do with his life, and how quickly he grows as time disappears.
2. …So dependence on God is a must
Jake and I can strive to be the best parents we can be, and aim to teach M everything we know about the gospel, but at the end of the day his salvation lies in God’s hands alone. Relinquishing control can be daunting, but what a relief that God has it in his far more capable hands.
3. God sees me
At 3am when I’ve barely slept, and it’s just me and our little milk monster awake, it can feel eerily quiet and alone. I have been comforted by Psalm 121- God does not slumber. He is awake with me, watching over me and sustaining me. This also gives me peace to rest (when I can) because I know that God is watching over M even in the moments that I can’t.
4. God sees my child
God knit him together in my womb. He knows M even better and more intimately than I ever can. This leads me to whisper prayers in the small moments.. “Lord, why is he crying, help me to give him what he needs”.
Being a mother is truly a gift.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, young and old, seasoned and new. It is an honour to be one of you this year.
– Ineke
