I have been thinking a lot lately about the path the Lord has put me on that I would have never chosen for myself. I honestly always thought I would work outside my home, not get married until I was much older, and maybe have a couple children. Obviously, the Lord had a different plan for me, and I am happy to say that even though my life is not how I thought it would be, it is so much more fulfilling, than any career could have been.
I guess I have been thinking about being a mom a lot, because I am going to be a new mommy again in December, and I am honestly really excited about it. I know it takes a lot to raise children, and I know I have a lot of them, but I know with the Lord that this could be the greatest accomplishment of my life. Now, according to today's standard's I am crazy and not giving each child the time and space they need to become well rounded children BLAH BLAH BLAH!! Ya know the world is so full of Satan's lies, and some I found have even leaked into our church it seems like. More couples wait to have kids till they are financially stable and feel they are able to be the best. Well, guess what no one ever feels financially stable and guess what no one will ever be the best. You do what you can, and rely on the Lord for the rest.
I know those are strong words, but I know that the Lord's plan for me is to be a mother, for a large portion of my life, and I know it is the hardest and most important job I will ever have. And for that to the Lord I am truly grateful, how wonderful it is to be part of his plan of creation, that the Lord has seen fit for me to do that. Just a few things I felt I needed to write down. I know way too long, sorry!
7 comments:
What a great post! I've been thinking that myself, lately, that life DEFINITELY is NOT how I had it planned out. I'm not so sure I'm as happy and positive as you are, but I do appreciate that!
I think it's great you get to be a Mother and stay home with your kids. In fact, I ENVY that! I would have LOVED a large family. Enjoy each day. Your kids are so beautiful! :)
Very inspirational. You go girl!
You are right, you're never ready to have kids, I was never ready, but I just knew it was something we needed to do! I totally agree with you that the world makes evil things look so good these days and condemn the things that are good. The working woman is glorified while the stay at home Mom is "old fashioned" and not a contributor to society. Great post! Lova ya!
That is why you are one of the people I admire most. You say it how it is, and you know that what you are doing is right. You have a beautiful family and you have been blessed for doing what Heavenly Father wants you to do. Thanks for being such a good example to me and to everyone else you meets you.
So glad you're my daughter. The Lord sure did bless me.
Dittos! I love your comment and agree with all my heart. There is nothing more rewarding than being a mother. I know that the Lord has plans for us which we cannot always understand. But he knows us best, and he knows the needs of our children as well. Learning to trust him in all things has been the quest of my life. You are doing such a great job with your family! You go girl!
You are doing what's right and you and James are awesome parents and you have darn cute kids (our great grandkids)
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