I am currently reading one of the best books I've read in years.
For the past few months, I've had this book on my "Must Read before my kids are 40" list. And, thankfully, a friend of mine had it, so I started reading through it about 2 weeks ago. And honestly, and I mean this with all of my heart, this book is one of the most inspirational books I've ever read. It has helped encourage, equip, and inspire me to know, accept, and love this gift of motherhood. (I apologize for all of the verbs in the previous sentence. :-) )
Here is one of my favorite quotes:
"I've come to appreciate the importance of the many thousands of routine moments in a mother's life, for it is in these moments that real greatness tends to be taught and caught. It is certainly important to grasp the great calling of motherhood and respond to a vision for what a family can be. But it's the way I respond to my children in everyday moments that gives me the best chance of winning their hearts. If I have integrity and patience in the small moments of life that are so important to my children, and if I approach them with a servant's heart, then I have a far better chance of influencing them in the larger and more critical issues of life."
Anyway, if you are a mother of small children, a mother who is expecting, or a mother at heart, please read this book. It will change you life.
Buy it on Amazon here.
Here is a link to Sally Clarkson's Blog (author of Mission of Motherhood): I Take Joy
Happy Reading!
Monica
I'm not a Mommy yet but I'm saving the name of this book to read later. This post made me feel like we were doing a cabin devo/bible study time. Miss you!
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