Household Drudgery or Eternal Worth?
Three Mothers
“Once a woman came upon three mothers at work.
‘What are you doing?’ she asked of them.
” ‘I’m doing the weekly washing’, answered the first.
” ‘I’m doing a bit of household drudgery”, replied the second.
” ‘I’m mothering three young children who some day will fill important and useful spheres in life, and wash-day is a part of my grand task in caring for these souls who shall live forever,’ replied the third. Only she had caught a vision of the great work she was doing.”
From the book “Soul Sculpture” (what you owe to your child) by E.F. & L. Harvey
Very good point.
Blessings<><
-Mary
I love that! Caroline, my post for tomorrow speaks to this message…a lesson I had to learn.
Catching the vision!
Surrendering to Him Daily,
Mrs Mary Joy Pershing
Love love love this post!
Very well said!
Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
I like that. It brings to light a mother's vital role so well. What we do matters forever! Thank you for the reminder today. I really enjoy reading your posts!
Beautiful. What a blessing if we can catch and keep this vision in our every day tasks!
So true!
Oh my land…I SO needed that today….with a tall basket full (OK several of them) of dirty laundry. I have not seen my household chores as investments in eternity. My children….absolutely! The laundry, dishes, insurance quotes, oil changes, etc…um…not so much.
Thanks for the little 'swat' I needed.
Very good, thank you
Good food for thought. Thanks for sharing!
okay. that is absolutely awesome! 🙂