“Of course you are,” she replied without hesitation.

“After yesterday I’m beginning to wonder. You know I mentioned that Jonathan has been acting up in school occasionally. Yesterday one of the other mothers told me Jonathan hit her son. I was so embarrassed. When Jonathan got home from school, I didn’t even give him a chance to explain. I just ended up yelling at him.”

“Sharon, I’m not saying that it’s OK to lose your temper, but sometimes it happens. Have you apologized to Jonathan?” Misty asked.

“Yes,” I replied, “but it doesn’t change the fact that I lost my cool. It seems like a constant battle to get him to listen, but yelling isn’t the solution.”

“We all make mistakes, but you can’t let the enemy trick you into thinking you’re a bad mom.” Misty gave me a quick hug. We bowed our heads and asked God to give both of us wisdom to be good moms and for me to let go of guilt for past mistakes.

No mother is perfect, but don’t ever forget that God chose you specifically to be the mother of your children. He knew ahead of time what specific challenges both you and your children would face. God also gives us loving advice in His Word about how to raise our children. We need to make sure we are setting a good example and disciplining our children in a Christlike manner. Proverbs 2:6 says, “The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” And remember, “With God all things are possible” (Matt. 19:26).