Wake up, make breakfast, clean up children after breakfast, clean up kitchen, stop a fight, make kids share, replay favorite tv show, make lunch, clean up lunch, force children to take a nap, hear how awful you are for making them nap, do laundry/dishes/clean/nap while children nap, children wake up, play on the floor with kids for awhile, make sure house is somewhat tidy for when Daddy comes home, cook dinner, Dad’s home, everyone eats, bath time, book time, bed, and then just a tiny bit of you time or you and husband time before you turn in for the night to do it all again tomorrow.

Does that sound familiar? That is a simple view of what a day at my house is like(without homeschooling). It’s sometimes hectic, always tiring, and a lot of the time it feels so meaningless. Don’t get me wrong, I love my girls more than life itself and staying home was definitely my choice. But, when you get on social media or watch the news and hear about all the horrible things going on in this world and then you hear about all these awesome people making a difference because of it. Well, it kinda stinks to feel like the only difference you’re making is choosing whether or not you’re going to let the kids go another day without taking a bath..

Growing up, I’ve always known I was supposed to be a missionary in some way. I wasn’t sure how, but God had made it clear in 6th grade that missions was my calling. So imagine how I feel some days when I’m at home breaking up another fight, trying to keep my wits about me, and then I remember what I’m REALLY supposed to be doing. Travelling to other countries, helping orphans, and all that jazz. Right? Wrong..

God gave these precious babies to us for a reason. All these little acts we do, kissing their boo boos, picking them up when they fall, showing them grace when they make bad choices, well we’re showing God’s love to them. Our homes, our towns, our children’s friends, that is our mission field. We don’t have to be the next Billy Graham to make a difference. All we have to do is raise children who love the King and want to share it with the world.

Friend, just being Momma is definitely enough. God has entrusted precious lives to you. Don’t take that for granted. Realize the difference those lives can make in this world. All they need is a Momma to show them how.