The Hardest Job in the World

 

Motherhood. Some say it is the hardest job in the world. I am no expert on the job market, But I agree that is has to be at the very top of the list.

Many teens have an unrealistic view of motherhood. Especially those that crave love that they are not getting at home, and so they go looking for it, in all the wrong places. With all the wrong people.

Many end up pregnant long before they should. But that isn't a bad thing, is it? Or is it?

After all, now they will have something to love and cuddle. One that will love them back and fulfill the need for the love that they have missed out on.

They don't realize that cuddling and loving their baby even though it has wonderful benefits, it also comes with a hard job. 

Those 2 am feedings, dirty diapers, sick babies. They aren't fun. And add other children in the mix, and lets just face it. It can become very difficult. Very quickly. Because motherhood isn't just all about gifts, attention and parties. 

It becomes real work.

But it can be awesome. Rewarding. Wonderful. even through the hard times. 

Let's look at Jesus' mother Mary. She was very young when she found out that she was to become a mother. Was she confused? After all, she hadn't even been with a man. Was she frightened? Her intended could have her put away for her infidelity which was the custom of the day if he would have chosen to. What would her parents say, let alone everyone else they knew? 

The fact is, no matter what her initial thoughts and feelings were, she trusted her God. And if he said it, she believed him and took up the challenge of motherhood that he had for her life.

When our own babies were on our way, did we think about Mary and Jesus? When our babies were born, and we first celebrated Mother's Day (no matter the day or month) that day, did we think about what God had planned for us and our child?

Maybe not. I know I didn't. I didn't even think about how my children were going to change my own life. Not even after the fourth one was born. 

But the fact is. It did change. More and more each time. And it often was hard. Because motherhood is hard at times. And yet, I am on the other end of it looking back and through all those hard times, it had been rewarding. And in many aspects it still is. But just as God got Mary through, he got us through as well.

Motherhood. Hardest job in the world? You betcha. But, without God, where would we be? I for one, do not ever want to know.

Happy Mom's Day to you. You deserve it