TOPIC: GRIT
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There are millions of us who drag weary bones out of bed for middle of the night feedings and millions more who sacrifice sleep in middle of the night prayer for wee ones and not-so-wee-ones-anymore. It is the nitty gritty of motherhood that is like riding a bucking bronco or jumping face first out of an airplane (sometimes without a parachute it feels like)- to do it well, to succeed, it is all or nothing. We find the grit to live self-controlled and righteously in this present world when we choose blessing over cursing, gentleness over a harsh word, your life for anothers. Values not held high in a world gone mad. Women push life out or split themselves down the middle to be emptied for another. I don't think there is anything grittier in this life than giving yourself wholly to one singular purpose and refusing to relent no matter the cost. Motherhood comes with it's thousand demands and it shakes, and trembles my bones and if left to the Spirit sanctifies my soul.
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I love these thoughts on motherhood. Yes, it takes grit and determination, and an allowing of the Spirit to work it all out in us. I enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeletewow, Jessica, LOVE this: "Women push life out or split themselves down the middle to be emptied for another." the whole thing--*beautiful*.
ReplyDeleteyou are a very talented writer. loved reading this. sweet, sweet thoughts on motherhood.
blessings, friend
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http://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/2012/02/grit-five-minute-friday.html
yes! nothing more beautiful in the raw grit than motherhood, and womanhood in general to me :) loved this!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a mother, but this was beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteAudra, I'm so glad that you stopped by to bless me with your words. Please come back again real soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Nacole- it really is a gift! I stopped by your place and see you are a fellow Southerner! Thanks for blessing with your words. It is so encouraging. Please come by again sometime!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I don't think you have to be a mother to know that it takes grit to live authentically your calling every day. Many blessings in your endeavor to do so!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely takes grit to face motherhood and all its unexpected wake-up calls and larger than life piles of laundry! But allowing the Spirit to accompany you daily lightens the load. Enjoyed reading your post so much, especially after meeting with about a dozen young moms this morning. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and honest words. I'm taking an extra sip of coffee for you right now! (I too love my coffee). I love your view on life and will continue to visit. Thanks for sharing, Mary
ReplyDeleteOne blogger gave the definition of gritty -- one word was courage, and,oh how it takes courage to get up and face each day until they rise up and call you blessed.
ReplyDelete...split themselves down the middle to be emptied for another.
ReplyDeleteYes! Such beauty. I agree - relentless to say wholly present.
Blessings to you flying fast.