Friday, March 23, 2012

My Little Mission Field

I'm not called to the mission field but I am called to raise the five precious children the Lord has intrusted me with for Him! Most of what I know about motherhood was taught to me by my Mom. She gave my sister and I a beautiful legacy for raising Godly children. And she also taught us that God equips each of us with wisdom and abilty to carry out His calling and plan for our lives! Recently, I was listening to Andy Stanley's wife Sandra Stanley talk about homeschooling their children. She talked about a verse in Nehemiah that ministered to her during this season of homeschooling. She felt sad because she had to say "no" to many good things because she just didn't have the time but God gave her Nehemiah 6:2&3... "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down." This is the message Nehemiah sent when he was trying to rebuild the walls of Jeresulam. So powerful! I immediately connected with what she was saying and this scripture! It's so true. I am doing a great work and so are you whether you are a homeschool Mom, working Mom, stay at home Mom, Mom of 1 or Mom of 20! Whatever God has called you to do, YOU are doing A GREAT WORK!


8 comments:

  1. WOW great scripture I really needed to hear that. As a mommy to 5 on earth one in heaven and a pastors wife I am stretched. I often feel guilty because we home school and I don't have time for alot of other activities I will post this scripture on my fridge for engorgement. Thanks so much for sharing you have a beautiful family...o I from Kelly's link up

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  2. So, I'm confused. Do you homeschool? Or do you find you don't have time? I'd love to know how you balance it all! I hope you will blog more about your experiences of having so many littles, but then you must be so busy! Bless you every day!

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  3. It's so great that your mom started your Godly legacy. Many of us wish that was the case, but we have to start the legacy with us!

    Blessings!

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  4. loved this verse!!!! i am sure your mom is loving those sweet five! what a sweet blog you have;0)

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  5. What an encouraging post! Thank you for striving to uplift others!

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  6. I love this Linds! You are an incredible Momma! You encourage me daily to be the best Momma I can be. I love you!!

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  7. I love this post and your family! My family is the exact same "setup" as yours. Boy, Girl, Girl, Twins(boy and girl). I am the 3rd child and loved growing up in my family! There was always someone to play with and we always had so much fun. And my little brother and sister are now 27 and we all still refer to them as the "twins". :o) thanks for sharing your post!!!

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  8. great post! I am in the same season of life right now . Homeschooling with #5 on the way! Life is good!

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