I decided to start with a small book because the week was already half over. I needed a shorter book (only 127 pages) to start, so I would be able to finish it by the end of the week.
The book I chose is called "I am a Mother" by Jane Clayson Johnson. It's a book about how we should feel about being a mother. So many times when people have asked me what I do, I have said, "Oh, I am just a mom." Sister Johnson says the same thing. Then she said she wonders why we say it that way instead of "I am a MOTHER!" with enthusiams.
She made me think of the times when I didn't feel like I was important because I was a mom or a women for that matter. Much of what she said applies to being a mom, but to being a woman too.
She talked about the myths of motherhood or womanhood that need to be debunked.
Myth #1: You will be in control... you are the mother, after all!
Myth #2: Needing help is a sign of weekness.
Myth #3: You must do it all, all the time.
Myth #4: Being a mother means a loss of indentity.
These are all untruths that Satan wants us to believe. Give yourselves a break and just be the best woman and/or mom you can be.
She also talked about giving each other a break. Quit judging each other as mothers and accept each other. We don't know what the next person is going through. Unless we have walked in their shoes we don't know what is going on in their hearts. Let's make each woman we meet everyday feel worthwhile instead of worthless.
It is in our power to help change the world, by helping to mold our children, husbands, family, friends and those we come in contact with. Be proud to say, "I AM A MOTHER!"
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