I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out of my car at the babysitter’s house and a little boy runs out the door. The little kids start yelling, “Renee’s mom is here!” I remember stopping in my tracks and thinking, “Oh, that’s who I am now: Renee’s mom.” My whole identity now is Renee’s mom, isn’t it?
As a Christian working mom, I have multiple roles, I am Renee’s mom and Zachary’s mom too. I am John’s wife, Betty and Eldred’s daughter, Karen’s sister, church worker, school aide, therapist, career coach, and daughter of God. Do you often wonder who you are? Where do you fit in with all your roles?
Women have had many roles since the beginning of time. The Proverbs 31 woman is: wife, mother, businesswoman, charity worker, and many other roles. Here you will recognize some of the stresses that modern women face. Proverbs 31:15, 18 says that she gets up while it is still dark and her lamp does not go out at night. Does it sound familiar to you? Often we are burning the candle at both ends.
Although many roles can be stressful, there can be great joy in all of our many identities. I love being Renee and Zachary’s mom. There is great joy in watching them grow and learning about God and his world. I also really enjoy my work as a professional trainer and therapist. The work gives me great satisfaction. Christian working moms often receive a lot of support and encouragement from their coworkers. As Christian wives, we give and receive companionship, support, and passion (when we write it in pencil) with our husbands. Our work at church and school also provides care and comfort to others. We often receive the greatest blessing when we work in our children’s church or school.
As a Christian working mom, I celebrate and applaud all of our different roles. The variety in our roles often allows us to handle confusion in any area of our lives. The other parts of our lives seem to make up for the hard times and help us maintain balance. I encourage you to rejoice in all that God has given you and in your different roles.
Oh by the way if we see each other virtually or in person I reply to Kimberly, Renee’s mom, Zachary’s mom……….