There is no more influential role in all of mortality than that of a mother. We have a glorious position of importance and power, as we join with God to bring a new life to this earth. Then we nurture and guide and help to shape him, so that he might grow safely and strongly into his own role and mission. There is no other role that has more influence on another person's life.
In this world of mortals, with Satan trying to be the God, there is often a feeling that because it is such a hard role - much toil, and labor, and day after day of working at the seemingly same tasks, and because there are no accolades in it, that it is a poor choice, a drudge job, for one who is less qualified for some other more exciting vocation. This is not true.
Motherhood is a job that requires of, and builds in the woman more skill, knowledge, character, and virtue than any other choice she has. It is not easy. It does not bring fame or fortune. It involves pain and hardship from the beginning of pregnancy, throughout life as we watch and feel their heartaches, mistakes, and struggles. It is a mostly thankless job, if you are looking for cheering crowds, you will be disappointed.
But it is Glorious.
It is how you get to use every ounce of your capacity and talent and wisdom, as you creatively seek for ways to teach, love, heal, help, guide, inspire, feed, educate, build, praise, counsel, correct, nurture, discipline, and grow your child. There is much joy and satisfaction to be found, despite the toil, as we ask God what he needs us to do for our child each day. There is always a new challenge to engage our minds and hearts as we strive to teach the next principle our child must learn, to find his own happiness in life.
In the song, Glorious, it talks about everyone playing a part in the symphony of life. Motherhood is the bass line. It is the low undertones of the music. It is hardly noticed compared to the melody. But it is an essential, powerful, steady part of any symphony. It is what sets a foundation for melodies and harmonies to ring out on.
In this world of mortals, with Satan trying to be the God, there is often a feeling that because it is such a hard role - much toil, and labor, and day after day of working at the seemingly same tasks, and because there are no accolades in it, that it is a poor choice, a drudge job, for one who is less qualified for some other more exciting vocation. This is not true.
Motherhood is a job that requires of, and builds in the woman more skill, knowledge, character, and virtue than any other choice she has. It is not easy. It does not bring fame or fortune. It involves pain and hardship from the beginning of pregnancy, throughout life as we watch and feel their heartaches, mistakes, and struggles. It is a mostly thankless job, if you are looking for cheering crowds, you will be disappointed.
But it is Glorious.
It is how you get to use every ounce of your capacity and talent and wisdom, as you creatively seek for ways to teach, love, heal, help, guide, inspire, feed, educate, build, praise, counsel, correct, nurture, discipline, and grow your child. There is much joy and satisfaction to be found, despite the toil, as we ask God what he needs us to do for our child each day. There is always a new challenge to engage our minds and hearts as we strive to teach the next principle our child must learn, to find his own happiness in life.
In the song, Glorious, it talks about everyone playing a part in the symphony of life. Motherhood is the bass line. It is the low undertones of the music. It is hardly noticed compared to the melody. But it is an essential, powerful, steady part of any symphony. It is what sets a foundation for melodies and harmonies to ring out on.
Thank you for reminding me how glorious my role as a mother is.
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