Day 103 Pride

I have "fully embraced motherhood".  I no longer have a fulfilling job or do gratifying volunteer work.  I hold no committee positions and get no 'kudos' from peers in the community.  I earn no money at all.  When Jesus said "Only in his hometown, among his relatives an din his own house is a prophet without honor"  (Mark 6:4) , He had a very different context in mind.  Yet today I'm thinking of how "the world" doesn't honor or reward stay-at-home moms.  And even if I was the most famous, brilliant woman in the world, my kids wouldn't want my autograph.  Yet, there is a level of honor that is both earned and deserved.  God commands children to "honor your father and mother".  And if I live a godly example and teach/train them well, there will be honor and praise someday worth more that all the accolades of the world (Proverbs 31:28-31). 

Tip: If you need verbal praise, ask for it from your husband!