Such a great read! This post is so relatable. I think I'd be surprised if ever I met a sahm who didn't at one point or another fall into the lie that her work at home was less valuable than her work outside of the home. I know there have been many times throughout the years where I've had to remind myself of the great work I'm doing in my home. I love all of the encouragement you have at the end of this post. And the reminder that we are being used to reveal the kingdom of God to all we welcome in. Wow is that weighty work!🙏🏻🤍😭
Thank you for your blog! This post is overflowing with godly wisdom, from Solomon in Ecclesiastes, to Jesus teaching and modeling true greatness in the gospels. Your reference to the "Sacred Mundane" reminded me of Kara Tippetts' blog "Mundane Faithfulness", which so beautifully reflected God's grace through the mundane activities of family life, as well as through suffering. Kara went home to Jesus in 2015, but her writing continues to inspire at MundaneFaithfulness.com. Thanks again for sharing your work!
Thank you for sharing Kara’s blog with me, James, and for your very kind words. I am grateful for all the Lord has taught me (and continues to teach me) about seeing life through Kingdom Eyes. Even suffering can be done in a way that brings Him glory and makes Him known— the way Kara did🙏🏼 It’s humbling to think He can use our small lives to point others to Himself— Praise be to God!
I admire the way you take a problem we can all relate to-- in this case, our mundane daily lives and end with praising our wonderful, Heavenly Father, whose glory is unimaginable,, and who delights in stepping right into the midst of our beingness, no matter how insignificant we may seem. Thank you for reminding us, "it does matter!"
Thank you so much!! Amen and Glory to God! That is always my hope and aspiration in writing— to offer whoever reads my words encouragement and renewed wonder and appreciation for our amazing Heavenly Father!❤️🙌🏼
Another great post. I read almost every Christian blog post that Tim Challies links, and I keep returning to a select few. Your posts always stand out and stick with me. You work well with the words; as an inarticulate math-type myself, I envy you! I hope you're writing a book.
Ah! Never say never I suppose! For the time being- just trying to be faithful to God’s calling one day at a time❤️ Thank you for your amazing support dear Patty!
There’s so much to say here that it’s hard to say anything cohesive. Are we raised to think that “slaving” over a keyboard is more valuable than “slaving” over the sink? Does that have to do with our value within a capitalist society, does it have to do with white collar v blue collar (pink…) work, does it reflect a few too many movements of feminism?
Similar to your experience, MOPS was a window into a world unknown. In fact, if I hadn’t known it existed, I may not have stayed home with my 6- month old son when I realized my overwhelming desire to do so.
Strangely, the literature and composition I was teaching at the time explored home/work/family balance through poetry, journalism, etc. From the divine hands that folded perfectly squared laundry and baked steaming fresh bread in a beloved but long lost poem to the voices of my own teenage students exposing their need for parents and their concerns about their parents’ thinly- stretched selves, I found another narrative that coincided with the MOPS community: a story that spoke of inestimable worth for the homemaker. Yes, the women of old (my maternal grandmother, included) whose silence was mistaken for weakness instead of strength. I had no idea…
Kim, I think you and I could have a fantastic conversation around these ideas! 😁 When are you free for coffee?? I think all of what you mentioned has worked to cheapen and undervalue something that is actually so important and valuable. I do believe a shift in thinking is happening and I am encouraged by what I see shared on social platforms more & more frequently as of late!
Seeing the Sacred in the Mundane is such a Beautiful way to Flow Each Present Moment!! Once again, Vanessa, You have Nailed it!! Loved 🥰 this Tasty Morsel of Soul Fodder!! I so appreciate your Open & Receptive way of sharing!! ❤️🌹
Thank you, Kris!! It’s so helpful to see our day-to-day with Kingdom Eyes! We serve an incredible God who is worthy of our honor and praise! 🙏🏼❤️ Wherever He’s planted us, we can serve and love Him with joy!
Such a great read! This post is so relatable. I think I'd be surprised if ever I met a sahm who didn't at one point or another fall into the lie that her work at home was less valuable than her work outside of the home. I know there have been many times throughout the years where I've had to remind myself of the great work I'm doing in my home. I love all of the encouragement you have at the end of this post. And the reminder that we are being used to reveal the kingdom of God to all we welcome in. Wow is that weighty work!🙏🏻🤍😭
Yes! 🤗🥹💕 Such an amazing privilege— We are so deeply loved, Ana! I’m really glad you feel encouraged because that was my hope🙏🏼❤️
Hello Vanessa,
Thank you for your blog! This post is overflowing with godly wisdom, from Solomon in Ecclesiastes, to Jesus teaching and modeling true greatness in the gospels. Your reference to the "Sacred Mundane" reminded me of Kara Tippetts' blog "Mundane Faithfulness", which so beautifully reflected God's grace through the mundane activities of family life, as well as through suffering. Kara went home to Jesus in 2015, but her writing continues to inspire at MundaneFaithfulness.com. Thanks again for sharing your work!
Thank you for sharing Kara’s blog with me, James, and for your very kind words. I am grateful for all the Lord has taught me (and continues to teach me) about seeing life through Kingdom Eyes. Even suffering can be done in a way that brings Him glory and makes Him known— the way Kara did🙏🏼 It’s humbling to think He can use our small lives to point others to Himself— Praise be to God!
I admire the way you take a problem we can all relate to-- in this case, our mundane daily lives and end with praising our wonderful, Heavenly Father, whose glory is unimaginable,, and who delights in stepping right into the midst of our beingness, no matter how insignificant we may seem. Thank you for reminding us, "it does matter!"
Thank you so much!! Amen and Glory to God! That is always my hope and aspiration in writing— to offer whoever reads my words encouragement and renewed wonder and appreciation for our amazing Heavenly Father!❤️🙌🏼
Another great post. I read almost every Christian blog post that Tim Challies links, and I keep returning to a select few. Your posts always stand out and stick with me. You work well with the words; as an inarticulate math-type myself, I envy you! I hope you're writing a book.
I had a similar thought reading this: She should be writing a book!
Ah! Never say never I suppose! For the time being- just trying to be faithful to God’s calling one day at a time❤️ Thank you for your amazing support dear Patty!
This is so incredibly kind 🙏🏼 Thank you for blessing me with such encouragement. God is so overwhelmingly good!
There’s so much to say here that it’s hard to say anything cohesive. Are we raised to think that “slaving” over a keyboard is more valuable than “slaving” over the sink? Does that have to do with our value within a capitalist society, does it have to do with white collar v blue collar (pink…) work, does it reflect a few too many movements of feminism?
Similar to your experience, MOPS was a window into a world unknown. In fact, if I hadn’t known it existed, I may not have stayed home with my 6- month old son when I realized my overwhelming desire to do so.
Strangely, the literature and composition I was teaching at the time explored home/work/family balance through poetry, journalism, etc. From the divine hands that folded perfectly squared laundry and baked steaming fresh bread in a beloved but long lost poem to the voices of my own teenage students exposing their need for parents and their concerns about their parents’ thinly- stretched selves, I found another narrative that coincided with the MOPS community: a story that spoke of inestimable worth for the homemaker. Yes, the women of old (my maternal grandmother, included) whose silence was mistaken for weakness instead of strength. I had no idea…
Kim, I think you and I could have a fantastic conversation around these ideas! 😁 When are you free for coffee?? I think all of what you mentioned has worked to cheapen and undervalue something that is actually so important and valuable. I do believe a shift in thinking is happening and I am encouraged by what I see shared on social platforms more & more frequently as of late!
Seeing the Sacred in the Mundane is such a Beautiful way to Flow Each Present Moment!! Once again, Vanessa, You have Nailed it!! Loved 🥰 this Tasty Morsel of Soul Fodder!! I so appreciate your Open & Receptive way of sharing!! ❤️🌹
Thank you, Kris!! It’s so helpful to see our day-to-day with Kingdom Eyes! We serve an incredible God who is worthy of our honor and praise! 🙏🏼❤️ Wherever He’s planted us, we can serve and love Him with joy!