Psalm 1:2-3; Proverbs 27:9; Proverbs 13:20
“You have a right to be happy.”
“You need to think of yourself first.”
Such statements fly fast and furious when people
respond to mothers in need. We live in an entitlement culture
where the focus is on self — self-fulfillment, self-esteem,
self-satisfaction — rather than on sacrifice.
But is there a balance?
Can “self care” be different than self-centeredness?
Every airplane ride begins with the drill on air travel safety.
Most travelers know it by heart and ignore
the poor staff person assigned the task of reminding us.
But the advice to put on our own oxygen masks first and
THEN take care of the people around you is relevant
advice for every mother.
This message gives down to earth advice to every
mother working hard to meet needs in her family.
It also provides some important pointers to
the rest of the family regarding Moms whole needs.
