Well, thankfully, there's a book to help you answer that question, as well as many other questions you might ask yourself. It's called, 'Am I messing Up My Kids?' By Lysa TerKeurst. It's the first full book that I have read in over two years. I'm pretty proud of that, though I'm not sure if I should be. But the book has helped me so much in my everyday mom life and answered so many questions and fears that I have about raising kids. I want to do it right. I want to look back at these years someday with a smile and sweet memories, not regret.
A few of my favorite passages from the book that reassure me in this mom life:
"The reality is that we will all have days where our attitude is not what it should be. We all fall short. But there are areas in which you will have to rely on God and His provision."
"God has a plan for each of my kids. As long as I am depending on The Lord to guide me as a parent, nothing I do or don't do will mess up my kid's future."
"For I have finally realized that, despite my shortcomings, God has made me the mom I am meant to be. And I know, without a doubt, I'm not messing up my kids. And whether you are having one of those tearful, overwhelming days...or one of those celebration award-winning days...or one of those please-don't-grow-up-too-quickly days...you aren't messing up your kids either."
It's written for moms with kids of all ages. Definitely worth the read. Get it. You won't regret it!
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