What Motherhood Has Taught Me about God
On October 3,
2016, I received a beautiful gift from God. As Psalm 127:3 tells us, "children are a heritage from the Lord." It made me realize that when I was
carrying my precious Bliss Giane right under my heart, she has brought me to a
very close and meaningful relationship with the Almighty Father.
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| Giane at few weeks |
It has been 5
months… 5 glorious months of giggling, drooling, breastfeeding, sleep
deprivation, of countless hugs and kisses, and of kilig moments.
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| Giane at 5 months |
But… it is
also the bestest and most fulfilling job in the world. Being a mom brings out the best and sometimes
worst in me. As they say, “while we teach our children about life, they teach
us what life is all about”.
Sitting here now, as a woman and a mother, with a little bit better perspective on motherhood – I want to share with you the lessons motherhood has taught me (or tried to teach me) about God.
God is a Great Planner
Yes, He is.
In Exodus 2:9
Pharaoh's daughter said to Moses' mother, "Take this child, and nurse it
for me, and I will give thee thy wages." I believe God says these same
words to every mother as He gives to us the gift of a child.
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| Yes, Jesus loves you |
Motherhood is God’s
plan, revealed to me very slowly over these months I’ve spent nursing Giane. They have been beautiful moments, full of
snuggles, chubby baby legs, time rocking back and forth and sweet lullabies. Motherhood
gives me insight into His loving, tender nature and plan for me.
God’s
beautiful and amazing plan for motherhood is the same plan that He has for
everything He has created. Mothers nurture life for the glory of God.
God is Love
Love is not love unless it is given away - Mother Theresa
Love begets
Love!
We always hear
this: God is love. And yes, motherhood allows me to witness how profound
God’s love for me is and how much love I am receiving each day through people
around me – especially from Neo and Giane. God reveals Himself to me even more
through motherhood!
I find so much
truth in the saying that children are born out of two people’s love for one
another. Neo and I sharing a love that grows and multiplies over time and we prayed
for our own with which we can share and give this love to. When one is
overflowing with love and goodness, I realized it could only give birth to
wonderful things.
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| 8 months |
When I was
expecting Giane, a lot of people told that I was going to know a love I never
knew existed. Sure enough, they were right! My heart just finds a way. How much
more does God, who is love, not only love us all, but also loves us each!
God is Gracious
Children are a
reward to parents, the Bible says.
I wonder if Tatay
Mel and Nanay Cindy feel rewarded by simply having me around? Or if they
actually call themselves blessed because of me? Haha!
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| This is me... do I look like Giane? |
Motherhood has
taught me that God is gracious and has blessed me so I can bless other
people. As an only child, this makes me desire to be a beautiful reward to
them. With a deeper understanding of how costly parenthood can be, I want to be
able to give to them what had been promised. God has been gracious to me for
using my parents to bless me with all the love in the world, protecting me from
harm and giving me a comfortable life. I am blessed to be loved unconditionally
by my parents, now it becomes natural for me to provide and be a God’s
instrument and blessing to Giane, through the power of the Holy Spirit and
having Joseph and Mary as my role models.
Btw, Giane
means God is gracious – indeed, she is a gift from a gracious God!
God is Perfect Creator
Motherhood
taught me how perfect God is to create women’s bodies in a very incredible and
beautiful way! Our bodies are
life-giving, life-sustaining!
Does everyone
realize that human being has lived inside of me? Does everyone realize that my body produces
milk that has sustained Giane? I’m
basically a miracle. Seriously!
Motherhood and
breastfeeding brought me up-close to the miracle of God’s perfection and creation. He created women’s bodies to feed their
children. I have felt united with all of the billions of mothers before me that
have also witnessed how perfectly our bodies were designed. We are perfectly
designed - carried a baby, delivered a baby and then nursed that baby… It’s just
all so perfect!
God is Generous
On days when I
seem to be stuck and taking forever in a never-ending cycle of breastfeeding,
burping, playing, putting Giane to sleep, changing her nappy, then repeat all
over again, I have to deliberately remember that I am giving up my comforts
today for something that will all the more prove itself to be worthwhile in the
future.
God is generous in providing me with a solid
support group – Neo, my parents, family and friends. Mothers whom I only met
online but are sharing tips and personal stories that are informative and
empowering. Online apps that give me guidance, knowledge and inspiration.
People, things and circumstances that affirm me that I am not alone in this
journey.
Motherhood is
filled with God’s affirmation.
Mothers are living
examples of God’s sacrificial, unconditional love and tenderness. Thank you
Lord for the gift of mothers and motherhood.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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