The push for women’s empowerment in their careers and goals is palpable.– It. is. Thick.
Now, I’m gonna say this right now, because I know what most people will say about this- Women with careers are not bad women. Women with goals (other than in their home) are not bad women. (hello, I’m a mother running a business here!)
BUT, the lie that their careers and goals are “for their children” are simply that– lies.
Because I guarantee there is not one child out there that will feel more loved, more secure, or more comforted by their mother’s new promotion, or accolade.
AND, I guarantee there is not one child out there that will feel more loved, more secure, or more comforted by their mother’s larger income.
By telling ourselves that these things in our lives are for our children, that the extra hours we put into our careers are us ‘sacrificing FOR our children’…..we are doing them a huge disservice. We aren’t sacrificing FOR our children, we are sacrificing OUR CHILDREN-for our goals.
I do believe that God created women to be in the home- no, not to simply cook and clean– but to raise and shape generations to love and serve the Lord. That to me is empowering.
I’m aware that the opinion here isn’t popular. But, If I wanted popularity I’d jump on the popular train of ‘You do what you want for yourself and don’t listen to anybody’s opinion of you….’ But quite frankly, there are some opinions that matter A LOT……Your spouse’s. Your children’s. And that of God the Father.
That being said, if the opinions of the above don’t align with your career goals — maybe you should take a listen.
Your children need you, they need you for their entire lives. But most of all, they need you when they are little. In the seasons of sleepless nights, temper tantrums, and hard days at school. They. Need. YOU.
Does that mean sacrificing yourself? HECK YES!!!!
Sacrifice is not a bad thing, it is a noble thing. It is one of the most humbling, exhausting, and honorable things you can do with your life…
I believe with all of my heart that there needs to be revival — A revival of women and mothers that are willing and HONORED to serve the Lord by sacrificing for their families.
Always with love,
Rachel