A Labor of Love

Based on Proverbs 30-31, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

"She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: Her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, And her hands hold the distaff." Proverbs 31:18‭-‬19

A Mother's work is never quite complete. This is true for Fathers too, but being a Mom myself & speaking to many other Moms, I can speak to what I know of Motherhood & compare it to that of Proverbs 31. The candle doesn't really go out. In sleep, we still wonder & dream if all is well, and have constant conversations in our own mind of how we can improve. God has designed Mothers to be lifesavers, not only to birthing children, but to giving the best of our lives to them. It's a labor of love!

"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy." Proverbs 31:20

There is a constant spirit of sacrifice in many aspects of life, not just for our children...but having children increases the importance & awareness of all those in need. Moms desire to reach further until the problem is solved. It's all driven by a Christ-like love that knows true sacrifice!

"She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27

There's never a dull moment in Motherhood, and that's ok! God keeps things interesting. He keeps us going. Our goal is to see our whole family make it to Heaven, and we must stop at nothing to see that accomplished! Thankfully, The Lord knows how to give us a little rest in between battles, although, again, sometimes sleep can be a challenge & rare commodity!

"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." Proverbs 31:30

We don't need to worry about the worldly needs of women as godly Mothers. If we fear The Lord, we will be praised! But more than us being praised, we will earn a humility that just wants to see Jesus praised, and so all else just becomes a bonus! So thankful for this labor of love!