I'm writing this blog partly to vent, but mostly to encourage not only myself but other women out there. Lately...I've been receiving some very "interesting" comments regarding my status as a stay-at-home mom, wife and homeschooler. While I am open to any questions or comments that come in a positive light, I'm not so open to rudeness and overall ignorance. Since when did it become so "unacceptable" to be a wife and mother? Sometimes...I'm just perplexed and quite frankly hurt by people's comments. I've had several people comment that they felt "so sorry for me", because I stay-at-home with my children. They indicated that I must be missing out on so much the world has to offer and that surely I would rather have a "valuable career" than my role as a wife and mother. I have been told "I can't believe you are going to have 4 children...you are crazy!" Now...understandably...if these comments came from a unbeliever...I would completely understand their opinion. BUT...no...these are coming from fellow believers in Christ, so I'm completely shocked. I'm guessing somehow they have missed the Biblical passages that shed light on these matters. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not angry with these people...just confused by their thought process.
I love being a wife, mother and homeschooling my children. When I ever thought about being the above, I dreamed of being the best possible in those areas... according to Godly standards not worldly ones. So...why...I ask...do these roles seem so "unattractive", "undesirable" and "unwanted" among so many Christian women. I suppose I will never really know the full answer, but I am thankful that God has laid it on my heart to be a Godly woman, wife and mother.
The Wife of Noble Character
"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. she sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. in her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it shows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her; Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."
Proverbs 31:10-31
The above scripture should challenge and encourage all women to be a Proverbs 31 woman of God. I know it challenges me and I'm thankful for each new day that God has given me. I love being a wife, mother and princess of a loving and amazing God....and I will shout it from the rooftops...I will not be ashamed...I will not let the rocks cry out for me!
