It’s easy for us as moms to compare ourselves to others. Our mother’s plate is so full, it can be difficult for us to keep up with all of life’s demands– let alone being the “perfect christian mom” we feel we are supposed to be.

Not to over spiritualize everything, but your thoughts are prime battleground for the enemy to work. Recognize the lies, and then instead chose to listen to the voice of truth.

The lies I am sharing with you today, are lies I have personally fallen victim to.

I no longer accept them as truth.

Please note this was written for poetic purposes, I am in no way claiming to add to the Bible. However, I do believe the Holy Spirit speaks to his children. You can listen for him in his still, small voice.

5 Lies Satan Whispers To Moms

You Aren’t Doing a Good Job As a Mom

Lies Satan Whispers:

You aren’t doing a good job at teaching your children about Jesus–they will never learn to love him with you as their teacher.

You aren’t doing a good job with disciplining your child.  You should be doing it differently, they are going to end up doing bad in school and making bad choices in life if you don’t change something soon.  Later in life, they will blame you for your horrible parenting. 

What about your husband? He’s supposed to be first in your life! If you were a good Christian you wouldn’t put your children above him.  Look at you, you can’t even prioritize the things in your life!  Your marriage, children, friendship, work, where do you even put time with God on this list?  Some Christian you are, you might as well stop trying! 

You’re too exhausted to pray. God is SO disappointed in you.

The Voice of Truth:

My daughter, I am proud of you! I see how you are teaching your sweet children about me.  How you love them enough to share the love I have for you. You could never do a bad job teaching my love.   I notice how you care for your children, and how you try your best to teach them right from wrong. Have grace on yourself, and know that it’s my Holy Spirit’s job to convict as they get older.  Trust me and use my Word as your guidance in your teaching to them. My Holy Word will not lead them or you astray. When you are weary and tired, find rest in me. I see how you love your spouse and how you are faithful to him.  Remember, I designed marriage and I want you to enjoy it’s benefits, marriage is a gift–not a burden!

There Is Not Enough Time

Lies Satan Whispers to Moms:

Looking forward to the weekend? Well you shouldn’t be, you’re going to have to spend your entire weekend putting your house back together! You can forget about spending time as a family or relaxing.  Do you see how miserable life is?

Do you see how burnt out you feel? How you don’t have any time for yourself? How depressing!

Your life is going to be this exhausting forever, you’ll never be happy again.

Look at your disgusting home! You can’t even maintain a clean space for your family. And once you clean it, your children are just going to destroy it again. You can’t win.

If you were a good Christian you would be volunteering more. You don’t serve at your church and you do nothing for the community.  God is very disappointed in you. You’ve really let him down.

The Voice Of Truth:

My sweet daughter, I see how hard you work. How you put your family and others needs before yourself.  I am so proud of the mother and wife that you are! I long for you to come to me when you need rest. Don’t you know I can move through time and space to help you? Come to me, and ask me for the energy you need.  You are given grace for each day! Don’t try to think ahead on what needs to be done, for my mercies are new every morning.

Open your eyes and see that life is a gift.  I have not promised tomorrow to any one.  Slow down, and enjoy each moment of the days that you have. 

 I am so proud of you!

Your Kids Aren’t Safe

Lies Satan Whispers to Moms:

I wouldn’t go out on that date night if I were you, no one can keep your child as safe as you can. Something bad is going to happen.

How foolish are you for letting your child get their license? They are going to be irresponsible and get into a bad wreck and hurt themselves.

Have you heard about that child in your community with cancer? How could a loving God allow that to happen?  Your kid is going to get that one day…just wait.

The Voice Of Truth:

My daughter, your child is not yours to begin with.  I have chosen you to take care of them, but they are mine.  Give them over to me, and rest in knowing that I am a good Father who loves and cares for his children.  Allow your heart to have some room to breathe.

When you are worried or anxious, come to me in prayer, asking for what you need.  Pray for their protection, instead of fearing what the enemy has told you. Remember, he is the father of all lies.  Remain focused on me and my Word.

I know it’s painful to see other children be in horrific accidents and have terrible diseases.  I know you question my love and my goodness. Come to me with all of your thoughts and feelings.  I AM who I say I AM.

You’re No Longer Beautiful

Lies Satan Whispers to Moms:

Look at your body now, it will never be beautiful like it was. Your stomach is flabby and stretched out from when you were pregnant–years ago.  Not to mention the stretch marks all over you.  

Do you see your face this morning? Did you notice those new wrinkles forming around your eyes?  It’s only going to get worse with time. People aren’t going to find you young and youthful anymore.

Look how much weight you’ve gained, you’ll never be thin again.  Your metabolism is going to keep getting slower and slower, it’s a wonder your husband hasn’t left you yet.

The Voice of Truth:

My beautiful daughter, don’t you see how you are wonderfully made in my image?  You waste so much time and energy comparing yourself to others, that you miss out on quiet moments in my presence.

Do you see your beautiful stomach, stretched out because you carried one of my precious children inside your body?  I designed the human body to do miraculous things, and you are an example of that!

Your face radiates with my love that shines through you. Every wrinkle is another year of life that I have given you.  I see them as lovely. I see you as lovely.

I see you fretting over calories and how much you’ve eaten.  I made food to be enjoyed by my people! You don’t idolize food and you do not fall prey to gluttony, give you and your body some grace, enjoying my foods that I have made. Continue to take care of yourself, but don’t waste moments in your day comparing yourself to the weight of others.

You are my beautiful daughter, I can’t wait for you to see your true beauty through my heavenly eyes.

Your Children Won’t Be In Heaven With You

Lies Satan Whispers To Moms:

Don’t bother having another child, they will make bad choices and end up spending an eternity in Hell–it’s not worth it!  

I hope you are enjoying time with your kid now, because when you are in Heaven–they won’t be! You should have never given them life.

Look at your drug addict daughter, you have failed her.  She won’t have time to accept Christ.

You keep failing your kid every day, they will never learn about God. You can’t even get up for church!

The Voice of Truth:

My precious one, trust that I am a gracious Father.  You cannot give salvation to your children, only I can.  Let go of worry and fear over them, and instead, pray for them.  Pray that they would come to me as their Savior! I have created every being to long for an intimate relationship with me, whether they realize it or not!  Trust that whenever they come to me, they will be with me in eternity. Even the thief on the cross was in paradise with me, after he lived a terrible lifestyle.  Prayerfully trust in me, that my Holy Spirit will lead and guide them to my Salvation.  

Chose To Listen To The Voice of Truth

I have chosen to listen to the lies of the enemy for too long.  Have you been done the same?  Come to Jesus with all of your fears, doubts, and worries. He can handle them all. Know that God sees you, his daughter, as worthy.

You are doing a great job.

For help on taking your thoughts captive, read this.