Rays of Hope for Special Needs MomsSample

This verse is so beautiful.

We’ve all heard that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we’re the sheep. If a sheep wanders off, the shepherd goes to look for it. If they harm themselves, the shepherd cares for their wounds. If the sheep have eaten all the grass, the shepherd moves the herd.

Most of us know that sheep aren’t the smartest animals. In fact, sheep really couldn’t survive without a shepherd. The shepherd knows this but chooses to care for and take care of His sheep. But look at this scripture a little deeper.

Not only does the shepherd take care of the sheep and the lambs, but He gently leads those that have young. He gently leads the momma sheep! Not only does He care for the momma herself and the lamb itself, but He cares that she knows how to take care of her lamb!

God equips us to be moms. He leads and guides us to care for our children. No mom is perfect; in fact, I think we can all agree we make mistakes daily. Not only were you chosen to be a mom, but God also handpicked your children. That they needed YOU.

I think this verse embodies the fact that God cares for the sheep and the lambs but also cares for the relationship between the sheep and the lambs. You may not feel strong or equipped, but He is strong, and He will equip you. On the days you feel like you can’t do this any longer, lean into the Good Shepherd. Ask Him for guidance. He WILL give it to you because He cares about BOTH of you.

Prayer

Talk to our Good Shepherd today. In the areas you don’t feel equipped, ask Him to equip you. If you don’t know how you’re going to make it through the day, ask God to give you strength. He will strengthen you and uphold you. Ask Him. You know He won’t let your child down, but He won’t let you down either, Momma. He handpicked YOU to be your child’s mom.