Ignite Your Motherhood: 5 Days to Break Free From Mom Guilt and Live With Intention a 5 - Day Plan by Belinda Merrinنموونە

Walking in Intentional Love

Motherhood is a daily call to love—through the laughter, the challenges, and even the frustrations. Yet, loving our children, our family, and others well requires intention, especially when life feels overwhelming. As moms, we have the incredible privilege of reflecting Christ’s unconditional love to those around us. And sometimes, this is easier said than done, especially when we are exhausted and in need of love.

I readily admit that I’ve had days where I’ve lacked a little love and patience with my children and my husband. My attitude reeked of selfishness and self-centeredness.I found myself quick to anger and slow to listen, more focused on my own frustrations than the needs of those I love most. In those moments, it’s easy to forget that God calls us to walk in love, even when we feel depleted. But thankfully, His love is never dependent on how we feel. When I turn back to Him, I’m reminded that His grace is enough to soften my heart and renew my spirit, allowing me to love my family with the same patience and compassion He shows me every day.

In 2 John 1:6, we are reminded of God’s command to walk in love. "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love" (2 John 1:6). In 1 Corinthians 16:14, we are also commanded to “Do everything in love.”

Mama, I implore you today to walk in intentional love as Christ has commanded us—not just when it’s easy, but especially when it’s hard. Choose love in the moments when your patience is thin and tempers flare. Remember, love is an action, a choice we make every day. When you love intentionally, you reflect Christ’s heart to your families and the world around you.

Reflect:

• How can you intentionally show love and kindness to your children and others today, and how does embodying Christ’s love influence your actions and relationships in your daily life?

Prayer: Lord, help me to live and walk in intentional love as you have called me to. Amen.

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