A Mother’s Work

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For all the prominent jobs women hold today none matter most than that of the being a mother. For God has given you an awesome gift. "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward"  (Psalm 127:3). You've been entrusted with a great responsibility to love, protect, feed, clothe, nurture, and discipline your child– your gift from God. Most women do just that and more. If you're anything like my mom, you've made many sacrifices along the way. The time and devotion you give to your children is what makes mothers so so special. Sorry dads, we do our part but there’s a reason why Mother’s Day is celebrated first. 

In today's world mothers have to be a provider, chef, maid, doctor and counselor all rolled up into one. Despite the many hats you wear, there’s one job that God has charged you with that matters most– teaching your child to follow God. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home...when you lie down and when you get up" (Deut 6:5-7).


Moms, I know you’ll continue doing all the wonderful things you do. I pray that you also keep teaching (your life being an example) your children how God wants them to live so they’ll have a strong foundation once they become adults. Life has so many challenges and temptations and the only way our children will be able to run their race is to help them build their own personal relationship with God. Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (‭‭Prov 22‬:‭6‬‬‬).


Think about it.

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