Couldn't Have Said It Better

I have several blogs that I read on a regular basis. No blog is a substitute for God's Word. All blogs are errant. I won't always agree with everything or anything in a blog post or book because only the inerrant Word of God is 100% trustworthy. With that said, however, here are some blog posts that challenged me today. Take them for what their worth, I just liked the way they made me think.

Styles of Parenting: Since we found out in October that I'm pregnant, I've been introduced to a new culture...the mom culture. Fresh in the media right now is the topic of "Mom Wars" where moms vehemently share their opinions regarding their parenting methods and tear down those who disagree.

Here are two posts that summarize my feelings very well. I enjoyed them particularly because they're both pretty sobering. They both make me think little of my efforts and much of God's grace. They both make me remember that the world does not revolve around me (How unfortunate I needed reminding of that).

"The End of the Mommy Wars"
http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/the-end-of-mommy-wars?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DGBlog+%28DG+Blog%29
"Where is the Mommy War for the Motherless Child"
http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2012/05/where-is-mommy-war-for-motherless-child.html

The bottom line is, if you are a mother and are reading this post, I believe with all my heart that you've given it all you've got. I also believe, perhaps more importantly, that you have needed, need, and will need God's grace for every little single moment and can do nothing apart from Him. I know that's what I'm believing for myself today. Lord help us all, right? ;)