A Beautiful Mess...

As we begin our 2013-2014 MOPS semester, I am so thrilled about this year's theme.!!!

A BEAUTIFUL MESS 

...as mom's we can related to that in so many ways during this season of our lives. These days seem to be filled with tantrums, screaming and power struggle after power struggle and just when you think you can't take it anymore,  along come the sweetest hugs and kisses and I love you mommy moments. A beautiful mess indeed ;) Let's embrace our beautiful mess and be reminded of God's presence amidst the chaos.

I love this years description from the MOPS website:

Moms live in messes. The toys, crumbs, and spit-up are their natural surroundings. Moms often feel like a mess. They are exhausted, under-showered and hormonal. Their past and present circumstances and decisions can leave them feeling inadequate for God’s love and purposes.

A Beautiful Mess — reminds moms that beauty can come out of their difficult spots. The grime of preschoolers brings the beauty of motherhood. The bruises of life can bring God’s redemption.

Embrace Your Story — reminds moms that their past, present and future can be used for good. God knows where each of us has been, where we are today and has set in motion where we are headed.

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

 Ephesians 2:10 (New Living Translation)