"when you are out in public, in what ways can you show an unbelieving world that you are proud to be a mother?" this was one of the questions at the end of a chapter in the book i am reading by nancy campbell. this question really jumped out at me. maybe because in our modern culture moms, or the career of motherhood are not respected as they once were. i think this question searches my heart because when we have days that wear us out or we feel "trapped" in our roles we can "accidently" show the world, that even we dont respect what we do as moms.
do we complain about our kids to other people, do we yell and look frustrated with our kids all the time when we are out with them, when a stranger asks us what we do or if these kids are all ours do we answer them joyfully?? this is something the Lord works on in me constantly.
our kids pick up on our attitudes also. even when we are at home. do our kids watch us doing our household chores grumbling and complaining or joyfully, as though working for God not man. do they feel like a burden instead of a blessing.
do people look at us and wonder, why did that lady have kids if she doesnt enjoy them? or do they look at us and say, there goes a lady that loves her job.
another question that caused me to think and i hope it does for you too is this " why do feminists seek to destroy motherhood if they think it is so insignificant?" i would love to hear your thoughts on that...
How we act in public when we are with our children definitely says a lot to an unbelieving world.
ReplyDeleteAs far as feminists seeking to destroy motherhood, the flesh will always be at war with the Spiritual. Actions are only 'tolerated' by society until they start to go against the accepted norm. <3
right on brandy! i also think deep down they are threatened by mom. if they remove the mom they damage the whole family and they know that.
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