The whisperer said that I could get my bedroom clutter put away, the dresser dusted and maybe even sort through the clothes closet, if only....
That I could get all my pictures and scrapbooks in order, if only...
That I could have a clean house, complete with that fresh chemical smell, if only...
That I could catch up on my laundry and ironing, if only...
That I could find time to treat my family better from the kitchen, if only...
That I could be one of those polished, pedicured, put-together, pretty middle-aged moms, if only...
That I might have more time to develop my friendships, if only...
That I could make an impactful difference on the lives of others in my community, if only...
That I could more easily find the time to prep for all the extra-curricular handicraft I want to do with my girls, if only...
That I could wear a more perfect and appealing mask in the sight of my children, if only...
That I could keep up with the paper details of life in the 21st century, if only...
That I could find myself again, if only...
The whisperer even promised me that I could enjoy hours upon hours of time with my Lord, if only...
If only...I would abandon the mission I've been called to, to raise a peculiar people for a jealous God who asks that we not be conformed to this world and requires that His children love Him with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.
If only I would choose the wide gate -- the easy way -- and send the children to school.
Lord Jesus,
By Your grace alone do I understand this calling and walk confidently in it. Please give me the strength, health, life and sensitivity to remain faithful to this blessed way of life until the job is done according to Your perfect Will.
By Your grace alone do I understand this calling and walk confidently in it. Please give me the strength, health, life and sensitivity to remain faithful to this blessed way of life until the job is done according to Your perfect Will.
6 comments:
ah, gb, he's been whispering in my ear too. thank you for this... it is simply everything i needed to hear!
In Christ alone,
Kari
I think we all are visited by the whisperer all the time. Even those polished, put together, pedicured moms who send their children to school.... they struggle with everything too - just in a different light.
I am reminded of that little song we sang in Sunday School..."Don't let Satan blow it out...I'm gonna let it shine!"
Oh, how I heard this right before school started this year! But like you, I know deep in my heart, that the long term benefits outweigh by far the short term benefits in this case..,
And you know what? I really think God will reward us! And He knows our needs to do those "little things" and sometimes He provides ways for us to have even have a few of those needs met, too.
It was refreshing to read this post...I know it spoke to so many of us!
Blessings!
What a beautiful post! I needed that today, when the "whisperer" is a bit louder than usual. Thanks so much! (((Hugs)))
I hear the same "whispers" they just sound a little different, since my boys do go to public school. There is always that, just put them in this program or that program and you'd have free time.
Thanks for the encouragement. We mothers, whether we homeschool or do public/private school, have the same stuggles.
I think it is just that selfish sinful nature that lurks inside us all. Telling us that we could do and be so much more if we just abandoned our children and do our own thing. UGH!!! God has given ust these beautiful children and with God's help we should teach them "to glorify God and enjoy him forever."
Thanks again for the post.
You are so insightful.
P.S. I'm in the great midwestern state of Indiana. Where the weather changes from one minute to another--literally.
There are so many ways we're tempted to send our children away... too bad, because before we know it, they leave of their own accord. And we are left wondering, "what was I thinking?"
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