Blessed Motherhood

Thought I would share a poem I wrote this morning about motherhood. Hope it makes sense. :)

Blessed Motherhood

A calling so sacred that few seem to see

The impact of souls for eternity.

The training of minds in the way of the Lord

Is often by mothers and fathers ignored.

The time with our children will quickly pass by

The beauty of motherhood so many deny.

Children are gifts, not burdens we bear

The joys of mothering, the world can’t compare.

Each child is given a mother of his own,

No one else can love your child like you alone.

Women’s been fighting for freedom since the fall,

freedom from building well within our own walls.

We want recognition, status, and college degrees

We forget that this life isn’t “all about me“.

To mother a child demands your life,

As well as serving the Lord and being a wife.

The noble task of motherhood I pray you embrace

With the help of the Lord who will give you the grace.

No influence so greater, unlike any other,

Is she with a vision whom God blessed as mother.

Poem shared at Raising Homemakers.

A Prayer for Parents

I found a poetry book at a vintage flea market a few months ago called Life's Greatest

Treasure by Hallmark and especially liked the poem called "A Prayer for New Parents". This poem isn't only for new parents, but for all. Hope

you enjoy reading it as much as I did and it encourages you to keep an eternal perspective as you train up your children. We only get-

one

single

chance

to raise our children.

That's it.

No second chances.

This is one area we can't afford to be lazy in.

God, help us to remember that our children will learn more from our deeds than our creeds. Help us to depend on You each and every day for wisdom and discernment in raising these beautiful souls for Your glory alone. God give me grace.

Amen.

A Prayer for New Parents

By: James Keller

O Lord, give us the wisdom ---

To deal with our children as You would,

To see in each of them Your Holy Image,

To develop in them a Christ-like love of all men, not only a select few,

To teach them to be go-givers rather than go-getters.

Oh God, in training these dear ones whom

Thou hast entrusted to our charge, help us ---

To encourage rather than discourage them,

To discipline with kindness not softness,

To guide them intelligently, not blindly,

To coach, not scold; to nudge, not nag.

Dear Lord, above all, help us ---

To use common sense in regard to their future,

To let them go gladly when the time comes,

To let them lead their own lives while following them with our love,

To pray always that they will be close to Thee,

not only for the few years of this life

but for the endless years of eternity.

A Christian Home

A Christian Home
Barbara B. Hart, 1916
Jean Sibelius, 1865-1957

O give us homes built firm upon the Savior, Where Christ is Head and Counselor and Guide;
Where ev'ry child is taught His love and favor And gives his heart to Christ, the crucified:
How sweet to know that tho his footsteps waver His faithful Lord is walking by his side!

O give us home with godly fathers, mothers, Who always place their hope and trust in Him;
Whose tender patience turmoil never bothers, Whose calm and courage trouble cannot dim;
A home where each fins joy in serving others, And love still shines, tho days be dark and grim.

O give us homes where Christ is Lord and Master, The Bible read, the precious hymns still sung;
Where pray'r comes first in peace or in disaster, And praise is natural speech to ev'ry tongue;
Where mountains move before a faith that's vaster, And Christ sufficient is for old and young.

O Lord, our God, our homes are Thine forever! We trust to Thee their problems, toil, and care;
Their bonds of love no enemy can sever If Thou art always Lord and Master there:
Be Thou the center of our least endeavor Be Thou our Guest, our hearts and homes to share.

The last 2 days I have posted poems that I found in a beautiful book called Verses of Virtue. I ordered the book HERE from Christian Book Distributor. This will definately be a keepsake book that I am planning on putting in my girls hope chest!

Book Description:

Sing the praises of Christian womanhood! Through psalms, poetry, and prose, the Bible uses the beauty of language to communicate the vision, purpose, and mission of wives and mothers that once defined American family life. Gathering heartwarming and inspirational verses from Scripture, America's historical writings, and even antiquity, Phillips provides blessings and encouragement for your glorious calling. 126 pages, hardcover from Vision Forum

God Give Us Homes

Homes where the Bible is honored and taught;

Homes with the Spirit of Christ in their thought;

Homes that a likeness to heaven have caught.

God give us homes!

God give us homes!

Homes with the father in preist-like employ;

Homes that are bright with a far-reaching joy;

Homes where no world-stain shall come to annoy.

God give us homes!

God give us homes!

Homes where the mother is queen-like in love;

Ruled in the fear of the Savior above;

Homes that to youth most inspiring shall prove.

God give us homes!

God give us homes!

Homes with the children to brighten the hours;

Budding and blooming like beautiful flowers;

Places of sunshine-sweet, sanctified bowers.

God give us homes!

By J.R. Clements