Oftentimes as Mothers we feel our position as a Mother is just your normal, run-of-the-mill kind of work. We don't really do anything spectacular. In the world's eyes any ways! Countless times we feel defeated, discouraged, and even worthless; especially those of us who are stay-at-home Moms.
Devoid of working a Monday - Friday job that produces a paycheck, promotions, raises, and awards, we're likely to feel as if what we do all day is insignificant.
This lie couldn't be farther from the truth.
Despite the fact that we feel our day solely consists of changing diapers, rocking babies, potty training, breaking up disputes, barking out commands, cooking, scrubbing floors, and spending countless hours on a school project, in reality our "profession" claims numerous titles. Many of which we may never be recognized for doing.
As a Mother you hold the power in your hands to nurture the sick back to health, chase away fears, and raise Godly men and women that will impact the world for Christ.
This, my friend, is no trivial assignment!
I've compiled a list of ABC's with a job description and/or title next to each letter representing the many duties and roles we perform as Mothers. (The list is not completely my own. My Mother in Law first compiled this list for a Ladies' Conference she spoke at this past weekend. I used some of her ideas and added some of my own.)
A- Academic Advisor, Architect
B- Baker, Bill Payer, Bed Maker
C- Comforter, Chef, Cleaner, Corrections Officer, Cheerleader
D- Driver, Doctor, Dentist, Dress Maker, Decorator, Designer, Duster
E- Encourager, Engineer, Errand Runner
F- Friend, Furniture Arranger
G- Gardener, Grocery Shopper
H- Hand holder, Homemaker, Helpmate
I- Interpreter
J- Jack of all Trades
K- Kitchen C.E.O.
L- Lover, Laundry Manager
M- Missionary, Mama, Meal Planner, Mopper
N- Nurse, Night Watchman
O- Office Manager
P- Prayer Warrior, Party Planner, Play Mate
Q- Quilter
R- Recreation Consultant, Real Estate Seller/Buyer
S- Sweeper, Support System, Safety Controller
T- Teacher, Tear Wiper, Temperature Controller
U- Understanding Ear
V- Voice of Reason, Vacation Planner, Vacuumer
W- Waitress
X- X-Ray Technician (because we have all-seeing eyes)
Y- Yard Keeper
Z- Zealot {and sometimes we even feel like a Zookeeper!!!}
The next time you're tempted to compare yourself to someone in the corporate field, remember this:
You're doing far greater than any other profession on Earth AND without receiving a single red cent for it. When you're asked to fill in your occupation on a future application, ask if you can have a second sheet of paper so you can begin to list them all!
What other titles/duties would you add to the list?
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