Motherhood Perfection Syndrome Myth Busters

Motherhood Perfection Syndrome Myth Busters In “Motherhood Perfection Syndrome Myth Busters?” episode #112, Meredith Curtis exposes lies moms believe that define who they are with a false narrative. For each lie, Meredith reveals the truth that brings freedom! Moms don’t have to struggle under the weight of constantly striving but never measuring up. In Christ, there is grace to walk out your calling with poise, grace, and dignity. Be encouraged as you listen to this podcast!     Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!   Show Notes Motherhood has a way of shaping and defining us. It reveals the virtues and flaws in our character. It forces us to run to Jesus for help, wisdom, and strength. I talk to so many mothers who feel discouraged and weary. They long to be perfect mothers and often believe lies about themselves, their children, and their ability to parent. Jesus has overcome the lies of the enemy! With those truths in mind, let's examine some of the lies that have weighed you down and hindered your ability to mother the precious treasures God has given you. I’m the Wrong Person to Raise this Child Yes, every Mom has wondered if God made a mistake. Maybe the child is brilliant and you are just average in intelligence. Maybe the child is musically gifted and you can't even clap in time with music. Maybe the child is so strong-willed and you are weary from disciplining him. ​God chose you! Two examples from Scripture that I want to share with you: Abraham and Esther. The Lord also chose you to raise this child. I’m Ruining My Kids All Moms feel this way at some point. They may be struggling with anger or sadness and taking it out on the children. The sad truth is that you will blow it and make many mistakes. Here's another truth: It's not all about you. God is bigger than your flaws and shortcomings. He will actually pour out grace in your weakness and turn everything around for good. Even though you will never be a perfect Mom, you will not ruin your children if you look to Jesus. Even the hurts can open our child's eyes to see that they need a perfect parent. In mothering, as we surrender to Him, he will love and train through us. You see, children don't need perfect parents, they need parents who look to Jesus. "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me" (II Corinthians 12:9 NASB). If I Love My Children, They Will Love Me Back & Meet My Emotional Needs Let me just be honest here. Your children don't know how to love, yet. They are learning to love from the way you love them unconditionally. Their emotions run hot and cold. You must be the stable one. Moms can't look for children to meet their emotional needs. Motherhood is a one-way street. Need some help in that department? I know someone who loved and loved and loved before His children finally loved Him back. He can love through you. "We love because he first loved us" (I John 4:19 NASB). I Can’t Control My Children without Raising my Voice It can feel that we have more power when our voice is loud, but it is really the opposite. If children don't obey immediately then give a gentle consequence. When you address disobedience quickly,