Dear Beautiful Daughters,
 
We often hear young women who stay at home with their children say things like, “I’m just a mom.” “I just stay home with my kids .”
Using the word “just” seems to minimize the value of the most important responsibility you will ever have. As women of God we are to serve Him first and foremost. Once He blesses us with children, God has entrusted us with those He loves with an everlasting love and He wants us to be faithful in our service as mothers.
If we ever doubt the absolute importance of our ministry as mothers we must read Matthew 19:14.  Jesus said “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” If our Lord thought that children were so important, shouldn’t we?
 
In Matthew 18:2-4 we read “He called a little child and had him stand among them. And He said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
 
I love this next part – it blessed me so much when my children were little – verse 5 ” And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.” Amazing! Everytime I welcome my child into my arms, snotty nose and all, I am welcoming Jesus!
 
Being a mother to your children is the GREATEST job you can have at this time in your life. It is more important then working on Capitol Hill, as an RN, teaching special needs children, or any other career. Be thankful if your husband supports you in staying home with your children while you are able. Tell your husband how much it blesses you and do that often. Men feel great pressure to provide for their families and your appreciation will mean so much.
with love and thankfulness for the blessings you are in my life,
 
Gayle Woody
 
“Do not conform  any longer to the pattern of this world,  but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God”s will is, His good , pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2