"Some years ago, I came across a poem by George MacDonald titled, 'The Hidden Life'. It tells the story of an intellectually gifted young Scot who turned his back on a prestigious academic career to return to his aging father and to the family farm. There he engaged in what MacDonald called, 'ordinary deeds' and 'simple forms of human helpfulness'. His friends lamented what they saw as a waste of his talents.
Perhaps you too serve in some unnoticed place, doing nothing more than ordinary deeds. Others might think that's a waste. But God wastes nothing. Every act of love rendered for His sake is noted and has eternal consequences. Every place, no matter how small, is holy ground. Influence is more than lofty acts and words. It can be a simple matter of human helpfulness: being present, listening, understanding the need, loving and praying. This is what turns daily duty into worship and service.
The apostle Paul challenged the Colossians: 'Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,' and 'do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance' (Col. 3:17, 23-24). God takes notice and delights in using us."
For me...it's in motherhood. I think as a society the role of a stay at home mom is definitely looked down upon. I feel little...serving "behind the scenes" but I have to daily remind myself of these truths.
God gave me these four boys. A worldly person says I have these boys because of science and being with my husband. A woman of faith says, "these boys were gifted to me. God could have chosen to close my womb but He didn't"
He is raising up a new generation and entrusting Brian
and I to teach them and instruct them ... to love like Jesus loved. He came for the sinners and those who killed him...not ONLY for those who loved him.
I am making a difference...and my time spent with them DOES matter...
If you have time...read some of these blogs...they are great! I highly recommend them!
I too find me homeschooling as looked down upon...but I will continue to speak truth to myself..
http://www.managingyourblessings.com/2012/07/03/dear-new-homeschool-mom-10-things-i-have-to-tell-you/
http://www.ihomeschoolnetwork.com/i-cant-homeschool-because-2/
my new favorite....
https://www.setapartmotherhood.com/
http://mundanefaithfulness.com/
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