Word-Filled Wednesday - Psalm 19:14

A quiet moment last summer, with my youngest son, Timothy...

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer." ~ Psalm 19:14


At times I question whether I've said the right thing, or made the right decision, where my children are concerned. Sometimes years after the fact I wonder, had I done this or that differently, would they be more self-assured, more directed, more content in their lives? These are the times when - if not for my faith - I would drown in a sea of self-inflicted mommy guilt. As much as I would love to be the perfect mother, always knowing exactly the right thing to say or do, I'm only human. So I continue on doing the best I can, in all my human fallibility, praying for God's forgiveness and guidance in all things, but especially in raising my children.



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Comments

twinklemom said…
*Hugs* Thank you for sharing that photo..the love, and just that moment...that was wonderful!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 11:52:00 AM CST
Anonymous said…
what a great photo! happy WFW
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 12:27:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
That's a wonderful picture and verse. I may have to try a Word-filled Wednesday in the future. I've been doing the Wordless Wednesdays for a while now.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 1:43:00 PM CST
Michele @ Frugal Granola said…
What a wonderful Word-filled Wednesday post! Thanks for visiting my blog. :) (And great job on those pajamas- wow!)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 3:00:00 PM CST
Tonya said…
What a sweet picture of you and your son! You are right.. time with those little ones is so precious.

Thanks for the sweet note you left over at my blog...

Love,
Tonya
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 5:38:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
What a lovely picture for you to cherish. You picked a great verse and your post is so true. I think most of us feel like that from time to time (and you know anyone who doesn't probably should). Great WFW!
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 1:25:00 AM CST
Kathi said…
You are a wonderful mother!! May God continue to give you wisdom and confidence in Him as a mother. Way to go, Mom. Depending on the Lord is the safefest place to be.

Kathi
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 7:28:00 PM CST
Christy Woolum said…
I love this verse. Thanks for reminding me of it from your post. We are blessed to have our faith aren't we?
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 1:21:00 AM CST
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