Weakness

A few nights ago while reading my scriptures I read this scripture; Ether 12:27 "And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them." I like the "If / Then" scriptures, like this one is. IF you do what it says THEN the Lord gives you a blessing.
I've heard and read this scriptures several times. But this time I really started to think about my weaknesses. I have many, some more predominate than others. When I was making a mental list of the ones that I need to work on first, I realized that I haven't been the best mom lately. That sounds almost like a cliche, I've known women who have said that before. But I truly feel it. I've been so stressed out I haven't been finding the small moments to spend with my children. I wasn't noticing the joys that they bring to me. I've been more stern, to put it lightly, with them. I don't like being that mom. I don't like being that way. I don't like the feelings that I feel inside when I'm being that kind of a mom.
So I've decided I need to change. I decided to do the "IF /THEN" part in the scripture. I need, and my children need, for this weakness to become a strength. It's only been a few days and my prayer has already started to be answered. It's coming in parts, and I'm working on it. One night I was led to a blog where a women was struggling with an aspect of motherhood. I was able to read it and realize that it was one big part of why I am struggling. With the Lord's help I've been working on that part a lot and it's slowing getting better. The spirit is stronger in our home. I'm not perfect and I have a long ways to go. I am so grateful for the scriptures. That scripture answered a prayer I didn't even know I had. Heavenly Father knows and He always wants to help us to become the best us. I'm glad he hasn't given up on me yet.