Ever have one of those days when things become so hard, you say to yourself "Why am I doing this? Is it worth it? Am I doing the right thing for my family?" I have had one of those weeks...things are piling up around me, my house is wreck, I can't get to the gym because one of my babies is sick...again, etc. etc. Just when I think I can't do it anymore...God extends his grace...and I am reminded that...God created us for work. God gives us a hunger for our passion; a physical need to discover our work. Focused work is God's idea, and he equips us individually for it. Some women have to work, some women want to work, some women work from home ~ and that is okay! It's all in the same bucket, and it's all valuable. Jesus gives you much grace for your role, so we should extend the same grace to each other. The question isn't, "right or wrong?" The question should be, "healthy or not?" None of us has the authority or perspective to make that call for another mom. God leads each of us in wisdom, and "work" can look a thousand different ways. He alone completely understands your family, your circumstances, your gifts, and your season of life, so He alone gets to direct the path you take. Exhale, God values you and the very hard work you do every day. Make sure your work is working...and that assessment is between you, your family, and God. The rest of us can butt out and quit criticizing your choices until we have walked a day in your shoes.
