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Mothers
By mstrohm | May 10, 2009
When Ellen and I had two children and another on the way we had a conversation with a neighbor who had been married many more years than we were. When asked about the possibility of children, she emphatically stated that children were not in her life goals. She had many milestones she had hoped to accomplish and motherhood was not one of them. I was so taken back by her self centeredness. The world was all about her and what she had wanted to accomplish. In many ways she was right. She would have to give up much to become a mother!
I believe that God clearly places the calling of motherhood upon individuals. The concept of “calling” is not always clear in today’s world. The idea that God places abilities and gifts within you and would therefore choose you for a particular task seems odd to us. God gives mothers a special grace, along with capabilities, so that they can be that special blend of love, patience and sacrifice we call mother.
So, to all of you who have the special calling of motherhood, thanks for all you do and for all you have given up to take on the title of mother.
Mark Strohm, Jr.
Colossians 2 Ministry
Topics: From Mark | 1 Comment »
May 10th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Mark, Thanks again for words of encouragement!