Comments on: Embracing Your Role As Wife and Mom For What It Is

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:10:31 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post. A friend sent this to me last week, and it has blessed me so much….really made me stop and think…just simply slow down. I shared the link on my blog hoping it will bless others too. -Brooke

By: NamKathie Morrissey

NamKathie Morrissey — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:49:24 +0000

Wow, this was a GREAT article!! This is something I (and probably most moms!) need to remind myself of everyday. I know it’s true, but it’s easy to let distractions pull your attention and desires away from what really matters, and what God has called us to. I would love for you to link this up with my Tuesday link up party at http://courtshipconnection.com/?p=3957
I know my readers would enjoy it, and be encroauged by it!
Kathie

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By: Jane H

Jane H — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:55:15 +0000

Oh young moms, I know that the days are long and the chores are many and seem so endless and unappreciated. When I was a young mom, I dug in my heels in rebellion and didn’t give my all to my children or my husband or my home….oh I did good things, I served at church, on committees, taught classes, taught Bible School, I did all of that, but my motives were so wrong and my children and my husband suffered and I suffered too. And it wasn’t until they were grown and we had gone through so many painful days….days of their rebellion, and then I couldn’t get the days or the minutes back. I have asked for their forgiveness and they have forgiven, but they are not walking with the Lord yet and so I have to stay on my knees waiting for that. The Lord has blessed us with 7 precious grandchildren and I have had a new chance to do things correctly with them….God is so good. One of them lives with me, He is 2 and 1/2 and today I watched him while his mom was at work…we had such a fun day, we played grocery store, we sang songs, we tickled, we chased Grandpa…..oh it was fun and so much of it was stuff I never would have relaxed enough to do with my babies when they were babies. Tonight my house looks quite a mess, he has gone to bed after cleaning up part of the mess, but our grocery store is still our for tomorrow. Elmo was already asleep when it was time to go night-night so we had to tip-toe down to the hall to bed so that we didn’t wake him up. Sweet kisses and hugs. And in a few weeks I get to go visit my 2 grandchildren in FL….what a blessing…they are older, but they still love to cuddle with us. I have had some health issues over the past 6 years and my husband has had to care for me in such a loving way and when I’m with my kids and with my grandkids, I think what if this is the last trip to Florida, what if this is the last time to play grocery store….not because there is anyone saying that is true, but you never know, you never know……so savor these days. This is truly what it is about…..and now good night, I think I’m going to go in and sneak a sweet smelling kiss from that two year old neck. I have a heart for all of you young moms…..I struggled so, I know how long the days are and I pray for you. In Him, Jane

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By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:41:16 +0000

Having caught myself grumbling and complaining lately over the unending list before me each day, God has been gently reminding me of my priorities and his calling on my life. Little by little, he’s making me more aware and helping me to catch myself before I grumble, but I too have the sin of selfishness and pride, wanting my way. I’m ashamed of this, yet I thank God for bringing this to my attention. I am so grateful that he used this post today to once again point me in the right direction.

By: MELISSA

MELISSA — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:10:54 +0000

YOUR COMMENTS ARE GREAT! I just have a hard day yesterday, keeping up with motherhood, wife and working mom. It is impossible to have things done., but i keeking remember myself that my husband is wonderful and my son is perfect. We have house, food, love and the most important health. I left the house, a little frusted because I could accomplish my chores before go to work. For my surprise, when I come back, my precious husband clean all the first floor for me, and the baby was already in bed. I want to cry. I joyful cry to God for giving me a wonderful husbnd and

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:36:21 +0000

WOW…just what I needed to hear on a day when I am feeling like a failure at accomplishing what is before me. I especially like how you said that being a wife and mother is a high calling. thanks for your words of encouragement! we momma’s have to stick together!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:05:02 +0000

I have blurted the same thing before, Christina. Our thinking dictates our living…so yes, as we think more rightly about our calling, about our privilege, and our great treasure as children of God, our gratitude grows and we become encouraged, even in the mundane tasks of life. Thanks for your comment!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:02:52 +0000

HK., first I want to say thanks for your honesty and for your questions. I think so many women can relate to being in a circumstance or a schedule that, at least for a season, requires that they be away from home more than they’d like to be. The mommy guilt sets in and you can often feel like you aren’t doing anything well. I have felt that way. I don’t have a job outside the home per se, but I still put in 15-20 hours a week “working” through writing, painting, designing, and other client commissions. There is no easy answer as every family is a unique situation, and every person must respond to how the Lord provides and the challenges he places before them. I will say, though, that I think the issue of responding to the high calling of motherhood (and homemaking) is not necessarily even a function of whether you work outside the home or not…it starts with your submission of heart and mind to what God may have for you through that role. As you pray through it, He provide for his calling in your life, and he will lead you a step at a time. Maybe that looks like change somehow from your current situation, but maybe is means that things can’t change right now, and that you make the most of every moment that you DO have, abandoning the guilt and demands on yourself, and giving thanks for all that you do get to give in service and love to your family. Moms who stay at home all day long can just as easily squander away their time with their kids, ignoring them for the pleasures of surfing the net or chatting with friends. Your kids want quality time with you…which CAN be spent over cooking supper together, giving baths, and reading before bed. You are their mom…and they’ve never had a better one than you.