On Identity and Motherhood

This quote was on this blog today and I thought I'd share it here:

“How can it be a large career to tell other people’s children about the rule of three, and a small career to tell one’s own children about the universe? How can it be broad to be the same thing to everyone, and narrow to be everything to someone? No. A woman’s function is laborious, but because it is gigantic, not because it is minute. I will pity Mrs. Jones for the hugeness of her task; I will never pity her for its smallness.”

G.K Chesterton

Lately, I've found myself grateful to be home with my boys. It's not possible for some families, so I am truly grateful. It's so nice not to have to rush out the door in the mornings. I get to see all that my children are becoming and to watch their beauty unfold. Still, a little voice will often creep in and say, "But you could be doing so much more with your life. You had so much potential." I'm not an expert in hearing the voice of God, but I know enough to know this isn't Him :)

I never want to find my identity in a certain type of mothering, in home educating, in a certain kind of volunteer work, or in a certain kind of career. All of these things could be great parts of my life, but I want to find my identity in Christ, and in Him alone. And if I do this, I never have to worry about producing "fruit" or making something of myself. All I have to worry about is maintaining my connection to the Vine. And if I do that, if I make it my primary concern in life to maintain intimacy with the Father and to listen to his voice, I really don't need to worry about anything else. It's inevitable that fruit will follow.

Love,
Kate

Matthew 6:33 "But Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."