Mommy & Baby Devotion-The Little Things Matter

Can it be, that the little things matter so much, especially on a daily basis? If any of you are married you know this holds true here also. Those hugs, smiles and saying I love you to your child, keeping your word to them, holding them and feeding, changing and bathing and showering them with prayers...and yes water too. Those special times that we take to devote to our children will not be without reward. Although our reward is in Heaven, I believe that we are blessed to see the fruits of our actions here on earth. What a beautiful site to see as my daughter gives the Lord her praise and dances before Him in all her joy and exuberance, the sweet kisses she lavishes on her baby sister, their sisterly hugs and laughter together, the way they smile, coo and cuddle with me daily. I am also blessed to see such joy in them as they look at me and I know they have a love that they can be secure in. Priceless and beautiful.

If giving a child a glass of cold water is seen as huge to the Lord, how much more are mommies' daily tasks and service to her children going to be remembered? It isn't for recognition that I mention these things, but for encouragement to other mommies out there and care takers who feel as if the "small things" are just that, too small. That their consistency, love, steadfastness and patience aren't enough... It is enough and shall be rewarded too. I just love that.

I just get goose bumps thinking of how our children are blessed and cherished by God and how His plans are going to play out in their lives. What a beautiful thought to behold. I am so looking forward to watching my girls grow into little ladies of the Lord, knowing that their hope is in Him and their worth also. What a wonderful job we have moms. The best ever, as far as I am concerned.

Reflection: Keep up the good work in raising your kids in the "way they should go" knowing that it is not in vain. You are awesome mom, you are loved, you are cherished and you are set apart for such a time as this. Be encouraged that your daily chores are not going unseen by the most high God and that He has your reward in Heaven (Matthew 5:12). Also, Matthew 10:42 says, "And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded." How often do you do that and more daily? God is with you and loves you.

Prayer: Dear Lord thank you for your joy and peace, for our reward in Heaven and for our children and the gift and honor it is to be a mommy to them. Help us to focus on the positive things and the little things in our day that make the biggest impact. You are so loving and faithful and I pray that we would be also. Help our tasks to be refreshed today and help us to react in loving ways to each situation that we are faced with. Let your joy be our strength.