Hello Baby, I Love You! Abc's for Young MomsSample

D

is for Don’t Try Too Hard

How often do we get caught up in the notion that everything has to be 'just right'? It can be overwhelming to think about 'getting it right' when learning how to care for the baby. There are so many resources today and so much in the media that tell us everything we should or should not do or be doing to produce the most advanced and well-rounded child.

Stop, take a deep breath, and relax! God's amazing grace covers you, your baby, and every step of this journey. Yes, it is good to make a plan, set a schedule, and celebrate your baby's milestones. However, don't miss the beautiful gift of God's grace by trying too hard. I know that I was always tempted to try to do too much. His mercies are new each day and His grace abounds!

You may be exhausted. If today's baby's schedule didn't go according to your plan, that's ok. Tomorrow is a new day filled with God's gift of mercy and grace. Don't be hard on yourself! God's grace is enough! He will see you through each day. He is your strength!

READ the SCRIPTURE

May God give you encouragement, wisdom, and understanding.

RESPOND in WORSHIP

Worship the Lord with your heart, soul, mind, and with your life. Record your thoughts, observations, and prayers in your journal or on your Notes app on your phone.

Take the Truth to Heart: Choose one Scripture that the Lord is using to renew your mind and transform your heart today.

Ask yourself, what is God revealing to me through this Scripture?

Bring the Truth to Life: Think of ways you can practically apply this Scripture.