Several months ago, I was feeling a bit discouraged, wondering if anything I do here at home is worthwhile. I was tired, the days were feeling long and monotonous, and I just felt like I wasn’t making a huge impact on the world.
And then I came across an old Elisabeth Elliot newsletter that reminded me of the vision I started out with, and encouraged me that what I’m doing here at home does matter, so very much!
~Roy Lessin, quoted in The Elisabeth Elliot Newsletter
Continue on, wives, mothers, and homemakers! Your job is of extreme importance and has eternal worth!
Melissande says
I needed this today. I'm so glad I found you through A Wise Woman. Thank you for these words!
Joy Kincaid says
I'm so glad it was encouraging, and I'm so glad you found your way here!
Ashley says
Thank you for posting this, Joy. I needed to see this right now. The past few weeks have been trying, heartbreaking and hard…. And I have lost sight of what my 'vision' should be. Thank you…. Your posts are always such an encouragement!
Ashley
Joy Kincaid says
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that things are difficult right now. I'll definitely be praying for you, Ashley! I've added you and your family to my prayer list. ♥
Anonymous says
Joy,
Your blog is such an encouragement to me to see the beauty of being a wife and mother! I stay home with our little ones and it's hard to look past the messes and attitudes a mother has to deal with daily. Our job is so important though. My husband says that if something is worthwhile it often isn't easy. Thanks for your words and pictures that help me visualize the beauty of home!
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you so much for encouraging me with your kind words! What your husband says is so true–many things worth doing are hard, it seems. I pray you will always remember your worth and value as a wife and mother!
Christy H says
This is soo lovely to read. My female relatives including my 88 year old grandmother, proceeding to tell us how disappointed they are that our daughter is getting married and ONLY wants to be a wife and mom. My daughter wasn't there..thank goodness, but wow did that make me feel worthless since that is what I am. I will say that the Lord has really given my family peace about my being SAHM and my daughter's choices also. Thank you for the reminder that we only have to please God.
Joy Kincaid says
I'm so glad it was encouraging, Christy! I heard that phrase many times through the years, "only a wife and mother." As if it wasn't important! Blessings to you and your daughter. ♥
Carol Blanchet says
Elisabeth Elliot is my favorite and has always inspired me. Her "Do the next thing." saying sometimes is just the thing I need to hear.
Thanks for sharing ~ and for the reminder.
Hugs from WA
Joy Kincaid says
I agree, I just love Elisabeth Elliot's writings. And the "do the next thing" advice has helped me through many difficult times. Hugs and blessings to you, Carol! ♥
Amber says
Good morning, Joy. That was such an encouragement to me this morning. For some reason, I've been feeling very discontented with my life. I've been striving too much, trying too hard. And I really can't even identify what I've been striving to achieve, but I know that it has led to me feeling like there must be something more for me to do. This, I believe, might be the first step in turning my heart back towards fully embracing my calling. Thank you for taking the time to post this!
Joy Kincaid says
Oh, good, Amber, I'm so glad if this encouraged you as it did me! I think we all go through times of feeling restless or discontent or like we're just not doing enough. It happens to me from time to time, and God is so kind to send just the encouragement I need at the right time. Praying that the Lord would bless you as you embrace your calling! ♥