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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 10/30/2008 5:19:57 PM
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pumpkin
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Rachel, that's a sweet story. =) I'm glad someone noticed and commented to you. =)
Crystal, I would agree with what you said last. =) I think this topic has been nit-picked and I have had to explain my views a lot... which is ok, but I think I'm done. =) I have my views, and others have theirs, and we don't necessarily have to all agree 100% on terminology and what is involved in what. =)
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 10/30/2008 7:05:57 PM
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Gina & Rachel, both of your stories made me smile. It makes me want to make more of an effort to compliment someone's actions when they bless me. I'm not so good at that!
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 10/30/2008 8:40:37 PM
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ChelseaRae
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I don't think it's the title that's important. A title is just a title. What's important, IMO, is doing the best you can for God in whatever roles/jobs/callings/missions He has given you and being open to His voice speaking to you and prompting you in "hey, I want you to ____ for me". Whether that ____ is preaching in front of millions in the world's largest church, or witnessing to that one co-worker, I don't really think matters. One is not more important than the other. The little toe is not less in Kingdom work than the big toe.
I think we get hung up too much on titles and the "spirituality" of things.
I just wanted to add to this, I agree that it doesn't matter what God calls you to do, we have to do it to our very best ability. God has called me to stay at home and care for my children and husband. I can't be out preaching or witnessing to co-workers (except hubby of course  ) but I don't think that I am serving any less than someone who is.
Rami, I have to disagree with your post (#89). I believe that cleaning my house is serving God. I believe that preparing meals, changing diapers, doing laundry, cleaning house and everything else that is involved with my daily life is an opportunity to show God that I love Him and to serve Him. Doing it with a cheerful heart, offering it up when I don't feel like doing it, praying while I'm working etc. I offer my day to God every morning and pray that I might serve Him that day.
I'm having a hard time trying to explain myself, I hope that made sense. I do feel that I have just as much of an opportunity to serve God here in my daily life as a mom as someone who is in Africa preaching the Gospel and saving souls.
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 10/30/2008 9:21:48 PM
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Gina- I know I was asking you questions, so I just want to say I'm sorry if I came across as nit-picking. I truly was just curious as to what you think. I know what I think, but I also know that I'm not always right or understanding things correctly, so I like to find out others views as well. I didn't want to make you feel like you had to defend yourself, so I'm sorry if I did.
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 11/2/2008 6:58:06 PM
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pumpkin
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no, no, no....=)
It wasn't that I *was* feeling that way, but I was starting to feel like it was a possibility for all future posts, and so that's really what I was meaning to say. Don't remember if that's what I said or not... and I'll probably go check after I post this... but for now, I'm saying that I wasn't truly feeling that I needed to defend myself. I don't mind explaining myself... that feels different. =)
no worries! =)
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 11/2/2008 7:08:13 PM
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I have thought it through a bit more, and it comes down to this.
I cannot say that there is a spiritual calling to be a mother because one doesn't have to be saved to be a mother. What about those who are buddists or muslims or atheists, or whatever. They can (and many are) still be mothers. God doesn't "call" you to it, but he does definitely give us the opportunity to be a mom, and it is a blessing!
Do you think it makes any difference to a child whether or not his/her mother is a Christian?
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 11/3/2008 1:54:11 PM
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pumpkin
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manda... if you are specifically asking me to answer... well, I'm "done" explaining my views on the topic. Obviously some women agree that it is a calling, and some don't. I think we've been all through that, and at least for me... I'm done. =)
If someone else wishes to answer, then... go for it! =)
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 11/25/2008 12:46:52 AM
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Again, I do believe that it is a very great and noble and very important thing to be a mother. I simply don't view it as a calling.
I agree.
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 11/25/2008 12:51:54 AM
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: pumpkin
I have thought it through a bit more, and it comes down to this.
I cannot say that there is a spiritual calling to be a mother because one doesn't have to be saved to be a mother. What about those who are buddists or muslims or atheists, or whatever. They can (and many are) still be mothers. God doesn't "call" you to it, but he does definitely give us the opportunity to be a mom, and it is a blessing!
Do you think it makes any difference to a child whether or not his/her mother is a Christian?
I do. Often people talk about the way they were raised, and their faith is often based on what they were taught (or not taught) while growing up.
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 12/6/2008 6:13:23 PM
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When my husband and I were dating and then got married, we knew we didn't want children. Not because we didn't like them (we doted on our nieces and nephews), but just didn't feel like it was for us. Other woman used to get a little nasty about the fact I didn't want kids. I was just never one of those women who dreamed about her wedding as a child or played with baby dolls, etc. I just never felt 'maternal.' Then after my husband and I had been married about 6.5 years we both felt that we wanted a child (we agreed we only wanted one pre-preg, esp after the difficult pregnancy) and we pretty much immediately got pregnant. I still don't consider mothering something that comes natural to me and I'm still not totally comfy with children other than my own DD. My sister and many of my friends are those who always knew they wanted to be a parent and I feel sort of bad that I never felt that way, but God gave me the perfect child for my hubby and myself. So basically, I don't think it's my calling, per se..
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RE: Is it a spiritual "calling" to be a mother? - 12/13/2008 5:55:41 AM
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"But did He not make [them] one, Having a remnant of the Spirit?
And why one? He seeks godly offspring." Malachi 2:15
"The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
But a child left [to himself] brings shame to his mother."
Proverbs 29:15
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