These days feminism has belittled the role of wife, mother and homemaker so much that most young women see their role as unimportant. Nothing could be further from the truth.
A woman's presence in the home, training and raising her children properly is of utmost importance, both to the husband and the children. Her input in her children's upbringing will have ramifications for eternity.
Children are a blessing from the LORD and so is a home in which to raise them. The nurturing of children, of husband and home come from a faithful woman who sees the importance of her role as a Christian woman.
Because society has for the most part become godless, the things of the LORD such as raising children, having a successful marriage and keeping a holy home are cast aside as things of little import. However, the truly wise wife will take her role seriously and raise her children as unto the LORD.
In this dark world in which we live, we wives and mothers have the perfect opportunity to keep guard over our homes, protecting the minds and peace of both our husband and children. This includes grandmothers when having their grandchildren stay.
It is no surprise that the enemy has propagated feminism as the way forward for womankind. It is destroying family life and making women discontented with their God given calling.
We have a big influence over whether or not our child will accept Christ as their Saviour. Child raising should be our first priority. Your daily work as a wife, mother and homemaker is of great value to the LORD.
Make no mistake: we are missionaries in our own home.
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17
Absolutely Glenys! Our roles & examples in motherhood & grandmother hood is extremely important & the greatest mission field we will ever have. I have 6 daughters & 10 grandchildren :-D
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome to join me in a cuppa at Tea With Jennifer,
Bless you,
Jennifer
Yes I will share tea with you. Thanks for your encouragement.
DeleteDefinite truths here. It saddens me that women have left the home to work and let someone else raise their children. Society has said they deserve this and/or that we simply cannot afford to stay at home but I submit that it IS possible. Thanks for linking up at Legacy Linkup
ReplyDeleteIt is possible. But sadly the modern woman has such a low view of her role as a wife, mother and homemaker that she relinquishes as much of this as she can. Too many children are lacking basic manners and instruction because of this. Paid carers in creches and day care do not love our children as a mother does...
DeleteThese words come to me on the 18th birthday of my "baby." I'm starting to hear the questions around, "What will you do with yourself..." and I'm grateful for a husband who is no hurry for me to be tied down outside our home. Opportunities for ministry through our church and the grandmotherly office with my sweet grandbabies are still important. I am VERY mindful of the fact that this is a privilege, and one that should not be taken for granted or arrogated to the position of doctrine for others. I'm just grateful.
ReplyDeleteI think that there's a definite push from society to be working outside the home. The underlying thinking seems to be that one is either not gainfully employed unless getting paid or that unless the homemaker works outside the home that she will be bored beyond measure. But we know that homemaking and being with our family and husband are the better choices and if we are taking care of our home and them properly, we will not be bored. That is another blessing of having children: grandchildren. Enjoy them without feeling guilty.
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