Striving to Become a Wife of Noble Character: Do you ever wonder if what you are doing matters??!!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder if what you are doing matters??!!

I'll be honest, sometimes I wonder if my "job" is important enough, if it matters, or if I should be doing "more." It seems like society and the world do not place very much importance on being a stay-at-home mom. By the world's standards, we are supposed to want something more. We should want some high power, high paying job. I have always wanted to be a mom, and when we were expecting Alia, we both knew that we wanted me to be able to stay home with her. I'm not really sure though that I felt like God was calling me to stay at home, we just knew that for our family, we felt it was best. As time has gone on, and as Karaline and Ethan have come into our family, I have realized more and more that God has most definitely called me to stay home with them. I still have my days where I wonder if I'm doing enough, or if I should be doing more, but today is NOT one of those days. Today, I had the privilege of talking with Alia and praying with her as she asked Jesus into her heart. It was a moment that I will never forget, one that makes me realize more than ever just how important my job is. Raising our children to love Christ is the most important thing I can ever imagine doing, and I am so thankful that I am able to be here with them for the big moments like these!!!

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ajeOctober 5, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Great post, Sarah, and praise the Lord for Aila's decision. How sweet and wonderful! Must be so special for a Mom to lead their precious to the Father!
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The Gaertegang HomesteadOctober 6, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Thanks for the post...so true. What a priceless time to have with our children. I will never regret being here with my little ones....they will all to soon be gone, and you don't get that time back.
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Proverbs 31: 10-31 Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.