I found myself at the local book store yesterday trying to kill some time before I had to pick Rylee up from school. I wandered around the store with my perfect cup of White Chocolate Mocha in hand. I had absolutely no intention of buying anything until I saw a book right in front of me. " The Coffee Mom's Devotional". Was it the word "Coffee" that drew me in, perhaps. Nonetheless, I picked it up and started reading a couple pages. WOW! Have you ever been to church and thought that the message that day was directed right towards you? Well this was one of those moments. I then had to have that book.
This morning, while drinking my cup of coffee brewed by my Keurig, I started chapter 1. I was enlightened! Of course every mom has felt overwhelmed and out of control. However, I always felt that I shouldn't feel that way because I only have one child. I mean how hard can taking care of one kid be? It isn't like I have 4 or 5 or more. But this book allowed me to relate on a more spiritual level. It reminded me today that before I was born, God KNEW that I would be a mother. As the book says: " This is a huge thought. On days when I feel run down, I can hardly imagine God creating me for this job description".
I can't wait to dive deeper into this book. I walked away from my devotion this morning feeling empowered and happy. Simply put, the book states "I matter, because I matter to God." What a great accompianment to my morning coffee!!
Until later~
Janet
sounds like a wonderful book! It always amazing to me how simple words can impact my attitude for the rest of the day, and words from God are always the best.
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