The Necessity of God's Grace

Wow... Today I have been reminded of how much I need the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Without it I can do nothing! I can't love my husband or children without it. I desire to be a godly wife and mother, but it can be extremely difficult in the day in day out things of life. What is the best way to respond to a sassy 13 year old? Or what about the son that takes great pleasure in irritating his sisters? Or the 4 yera old that didn't make it to the potty on time with her fancy dress on? I want them to see Christ in me and experience his love through me, but when I am sassy back or "growl" back, what am I really showing them? Sure I can show them easily how to fail, fall down, repent and get up again.....but what about being Christlike first and foremost, not only as am afterthought?! This has been a difficult week with poor attitudes running rampant, many tasks being left undone, and frustration at the end of the day that there isn't any time left. I trust you Lord and am so thankful that you are there for my children as you are for me. My prayer for them is healing and wholeness, that they would have hearts willing to repent, hearts that hunger and thirst after you, hearts that love and serve your people, selfless, loving, kind.... hey I want my kids to be like Christ!