We hear the phrase a lot or may even use it ourselves, “I’m just a mom”. Even typing the phrase makes me a little sad because I have used these exact words many times. It’s like, all of a sudden bringing a new living breathing life into this world was suddenly a small task. Something that left no trace on the earth.
Moms- I’m asking you to please not discount your worth!
I want moms to know their worth! When did being a mother become an unworthy task? Mothers Day is around the corner and it’s time to celebrate your worth as a mom! Let’s define the word. Worth means sufficiently good, important, of high value or merit. Wait- read that again! Worth means sufficiently good, important, of high value or merit.
Mothers are very important. We shape the next generation. In fact, in the Bible God calls us to train up our children. Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) says “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” God has chosen many women to give the role of motherhood to.
Proverbs 31:10 (NIV) exemplifies a mother’s worth saying “She is worth far more than rubies.” A mother’s worth is of very high value.
Mothers speak life into their children. They comfort them when they are hurt. They look out for their family and provide them a safe landing place. They are available morning, noon and night.
You Are Worthy
Mothers are teachers. They help to direct and guide their children in the early years of development. They play an ongoing role in their children’s lives. They teach them right from wrong. They let them learn from experience and are there to catch the tears.
You Are Worthy
Mothers are household managers. Making sure the pantry and fridge are stocked. They are the expert chef of macaroni and cheese. They add notes of encouragement to their children’s lunch sack. They provide clean clothes each day and are happy to mend a rip.
You Are Worthy
Mothers love in every season. When there are no more diapers to change she can wipe a nose. When there are no noses to wipe she can tie a shoe. When there are no more shoes to tie she can help you read. When you don’t need help reading she can drive you to practice. When you don’t need a ride she can be a listening ear.
You Are Worthy
God chose you to be a mother. Motherhood is a calling and you wear it well. So don’t let the lies of “You’re just a Mom” wear you down. Stand tall and proud in your calling of Motherhood!
This is a really beautiful post! There’s no such thing as “just a mom”. Being a mom is a gift and you have the power to make your child’s life beautiful (even when everything is overwhelming)!
Elizabeth | confidentlyelegant.com
Thank you Elizabeth! I really want Moms to know how amazing their job is!
Being a parent is (in my opinion) the most important job in the world! Thank you for this reminder…especially as Mother’s Day is approaching!
April, I agree! Parenting is our first and greatest job.
I LOVE this post! It’s very empowering. It is hard to be a mother, especially when it’s looked down on so much. Thank you for the reminder, and I like how you tied in scriptures.
Thanks Shannon. I really want moms to remember their worth!
Such a beautiful reminder. Thank you for sharing! This applies to moms and stepmoms alike.
You’re welcome. I hope it was encouraging for all moms!
This is perfect timing for Mother’s Day coming up and a great reminder. I think we moms need those constant reminders.
Stephanie, I agree. We definitely need to remind ourselves of our worth as moms!
This is beautiful and so true. “Just a mom” is such a sad thing to say. We are creating the future and it’s a very important mission. Thanks for the reminder. 💜
You’re welcome Eryn. I want every mom to remember how important their role is!
I love this. After having a high power job, and becoming permanently disabled, I’m now “just a mom” but I do a lot more stuff now than I ever did when I had that great job. I am a manager, cook, maid, taxi driver, counselor, doctor, watcher of bicycle riding and soccer ball kicking and basketball gamer and all the other things my kids ask me to watch them do. I always say, now, I don’t know how I did it all when I worked and ran a house too. Now I know how i did it…..because I’m a MOM and we can do anything!!! Thank you for a great post
Connie, Moms are amazing! We are the CEO’s of our lives and our little’s.
When my first daughter was born, I worked a 45-50 week in a very demanding job. Once I went back to work after maternity leave, I got to spend maybe 15 quality minutes with her each evening. It nearly destroyed me. When my husband and I decided to sacrifice whatever was needed so that I could stay home and raise our child while he supported us, I got a lot of disapproving looks from colleagues. The sentiment seemed to be that my education, skills, and leadership qualities would be “wasted” if I stayed home “just to take care of a baby.” I will admit, I thought the job would be easy compared to my fast-paced career. Boy, what a wake up call being a full-time stay-at-home mom turned out to be! There is no dollar amount to be put on raising children…but if full-time stay-at-home mom did earn a salary…well, I have no doubt we’d be looking at six figures! Thanks for this great reminder that worth is so much more than one’s earning potential!
Milissa, I agree! A mothers worth can’t even be measured in dollars!
I love this post so much! Your words are so encouraging! I never in a million years thought I would be a stay at home mom. Then I had kids…haha! We’ve worked the last 2 years preparing our hearts and our finances for me to stay home, and I’ve never been happier. I loved my career. It was exciting, fun, paid very well, and I was good at it. Yet, I don’t regret leaving – never. Thank you for lifting mothers up!
Jessica, I’m so glad you are able to be home with your kids. It does take a heart and mind shift but it’s so rewarding!
So beautiful! Thank you so much for this post! It is something us women definitely need to hear often. Somewhere in all the cleaning and diapers we forget how important our job really is!
Thank you so much for linking up with us! 🙂
Amy, You’re welcome! Sometimes it’s hard to look to the future and know all our love and tears will have an impact <3 Good to be reminded.