More Encouragement for the Young.

The Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ But go to whomever I send you and say whatever I tell you. Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,” says the Lord.
___________________
Jeremiah 1:7, 8 NET

Why I Should Be a S•A•H•M

Why I Should Be Home With My Kids

"If the Hubby and I were both working full time right now..."

...Who would lay down with Bella for her nap, letting her put her hand up their sleeve so she can soothe herself? (they wouldn't do that at daycare!!)

...I wouldn't have the energy to do laundry every other day to wash Jonah's favorite Batman shirt so he could wear it every single day.

...Who would be at Josiah's monthly award ceremonies so he would know he's loved and supported?

...Who would take Jonah•Bella on morning walks with the dog and teach them about snails and earthworms?

...I wouldn't have the time to have spontaneous half hour long midday conversations with my 3 year old about his fave show Ninjago.

...Who would kick off the loud cheering for Josiah at his talent show rehearsals?

...It would be much harder to hear the Holy Spirit's admonition and conviction on being the Mom they need me to be... especially with all the noise of everything Mom needs to do.

...I couldn't be right there to address a disappointing moment in my 7 year old's day.
One day, the first thing Siah said when I picked him up from school and asked him about his day: "I got an 'S' on my writing assessment." (S - Satisfactory. He's an Excellent/Outstanding/Good kind of student so the occasional 'S' is a bit devastating... The kid's an overachiever, just like his Mama!) He was upset to the point of tears in his eyes. And the Lord gave me the priceless opportunity to reassure him of his own self-worth and work ethic, to support him in his disappointment without passing judgment or making light of it. I was able to put the bandaid on as soon as possible after the scrape. I'm so grateful.

...I would miss so much. Jonah & Bella being, well, Jonah•Bella... Siah waving and waving and waving at me while I wait in line to pick him up after school...

These moments won't come back the same way again.

"The years you pour into your children are years that you will never regret. More importantly these years with your children you will never, ever, get back. When you're old in your bed it will not be the career that you sought fulfillment in that keeps you warm; it'll be the memories of your little ones."
- Jamerrill Stewart of HolySpiritLedHomeschooling.net

Thank You, Lord, for opening this door for me to focus on my ministry at home and to my family! May I be faithful to You and the calling throughout each season of Motherhood.