Why Don’t They Just Leave Me Alone?

Motherhood, Psalm
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I just want a break. I want to be alone. I need quiet. Please, no one ask me for anything. No one say my name. No music. No television. Just the sounds of…..silence. If I could cook one meal in peace, I would be happy.  It is the reason nap time and bed time are sometimes a mother’s favorite time of the day.

Yet, when I travel out of town, who do I miss the most? Yes. Those little humans who are following me around all day long at home. As I go to the bathroom by myself, take a shower without hearing screaming in the background, and eat a meal without having to share bites, I still miss them.

My children love to be near me.  It is normal, and natural. I should take it as a compliment. Be patient with them. They love me. I brings security and they fell protected by me. I struggle with how often my two older boys will “tattle” on each other. They come to me, telling me how they were wronged, because they know I’ll fix it. I’ll make it fair. I’m just. I make things…..right.

It is normal to what and need a break as moms, but when we don’t have the oppourtinty and our children are always near us, it is hard. We feel trapped. Hedged in. It all becomes too much sometimes. It is times like those I run to my Heavenly Father. No matter how close they like to sit next to me on the couch, or snuggle with me in bed, even my children cannot come as near to me as my Father.

I look around and life is hard. No matter the season. No matter the age of your children or the number of your children, mothering (and life) is hard. Its designed to be hard, but its never going to be too hard. I remember being in the hospital with my first born looking at these nurses thinking, I can’t believe these women are going to send me home with this baby. Don’t they know I have NO idea what I’m doing!? You might not know what you are doing as a mother, but you can know your Heavenly Father sees you. And He is nearer than you think.

As much as I love my children, and love that they love to be near me, I still need my space. Not so with God. I don’t find myself praying to Him, God, I need space from you. No, I find myself needing MORE of Him. I pray He comes nearer to me. 

Psalm 119:151 says: “But you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true.” Near to me. I began thinking about God’s nearness. 

Psalm 34:18 –  The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 75:1 – We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
Psalm 85:9 – Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.
Psalm 145:18 – The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
Jeremiah 23:23 – “Am I a God who is near,” declares the LORD.
No matter how close our troubles, grief, sadness, darkness, pain, or loneliness feels, God is closer. I picture Him like a solider. He’s dressed in a white robe, holding a flaming sword. He is standing in front of me. So close I can feel the heat from the fire. He surrounds me and no matter how close the heartaches come to my heart, He is alway closer. He is always nearer. Holding His sword of protection. The hurt will never reach me. It never will overcome my heart with Him as my shield.
I’ll never need a break or silence from God. I want Him near the same reason my children want me. I feel comfortable with Him. He is my refuge and strength. I feel protected and safe. He makes things fair. Just….and right. 
I’ll never need space from God.
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  1. So true. I believe God has designed us as mothers to lean on Him. Prayer during labor for birth, praying for strength during the fatigue of caring for an infant, praying for patience with toddlers, praying for wisdom as the children grow. Being a mom is HARD and blessed. We need God’s help.

  4. What a great post, Sarah! Isn’t it funny how we Mamas just need a break and then when we do we just miss those kiddos like crazy? And God loves us that much more! Such a good reminder!
    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

  5. Amen, Sarah. This is what God is showing me. More of him is what I need, always. I can so relate. As much as I beg for time away, I miss those littles when I’m gone. Aaaah! It is a conundrum. 😉 Thanks for sharing. Love your #Write31Days topic.

  6. I remember that exact same thought in the hospital! Shouldn’t there be a test or something before they send you home with a new little person? 😉 Thanks for the reminder of God’s presence–and our deep, deep need.

  7. Sarah, so true! Even as a grandmother, I struggle with the closeness som,etimes. After I’ve had her 48 hours, I feel so trapped. Then as soon as she’s gone, I miss her again! So crazy.
    But, I thank God I have her!
    What a good analogy, I never need time out from God, unless I’m sinning, then I don’t want Him to look! Trying so hard not to sin, because of His great love.
    Here from Waiting on Wednesday.

  8. What a beautiful analogy and post!!

    I love the word picture that you shared, “No matter how close they like to sit next to me on the couch, or snuggle with me in bed, even my children cannot come as near to me as my Father”‘ “No matter how close our troubles, grief, sadness, darkness, pain, or loneliness feels, God is closer”.

    Thank you for sharing such an encouraging post! 🙂

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