As a mom of 7, I can relate to this article. We need to be gentle with ourselves and recognize that we are doing Heavenly Father's most important work--taking care of his children, loving them, teaching them. Having said that, I find it hard to accept the idea that mothers don't have time to pray or read scriptures. I just don't buy it. How about nap times? Most children do NOT need 100% of your attention all day long. Most kids spend some play time on the floor with toys. Sit down in a chair in the same room and read the scriptures--sure, you may be interrupted, but that's ok. Same thing with prayer. It is great for our children to SEE US do these things. Perhaps we need to let go of the false idea that we need to pray or read the scriptures "perfectly." But there IS time to do it.
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MaryannJuly 6, 2022
As a mom of 7, I can relate to this article. We need to be gentle with ourselves and recognize that we are doing Heavenly Father's most important work--taking care of his children, loving them, teaching them. Having said that, I find it hard to accept the idea that mothers don't have time to pray or read scriptures. I just don't buy it. How about nap times? Most children do NOT need 100% of your attention all day long. Most kids spend some play time on the floor with toys. Sit down in a chair in the same room and read the scriptures--sure, you may be interrupted, but that's ok. Same thing with prayer. It is great for our children to SEE US do these things. Perhaps we need to let go of the false idea that we need to pray or read the scriptures "perfectly." But there IS time to do it.
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