You Have Your Orders Mommy--Go and Fight!

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV

I read something today that encouraged me and I wanted to share it with you.  These are the words of Carolyn McCulley in her book Radical Womanhood.  In her chapter on The Mommy Wars, she says the following:

"...Your daily life may consist of dozens of repetitive tasks that feel so mundane and irrelevant. You kiss boo-boos, you make dinner, you do dishes, you answer a homework question, you drive to soccer practice, you read a good night story, you do laundry, you make dinner again. Unglamorous daily tasks and unimportant in the big picture, you may think.

This is absolutely not true! You are engaged in spiritual warfare, battling against beliefs and philosophies that slander God's name and tarnish His gifts to us. You are standing against those who believe heinous lies, like 'the most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it.' By giving life and nurturing life, you are reflecting the life-giving characteristics of our holy God! Made in His image, you are reflecting Him when you care for the lives He has created..."

So the next time you have an unglamorous load of laundry to do or a smelly pamper to change, remember that you are fulfilling your spiritual service.  There really is a Mommy War, but it's not the type of war most women believe it is.  The real war is spiritual and Mommy believers need to be sharing God's love and standing up for the truth of His Word as we nurture His creation.  So ladies, grab your skillets and fight the good fight!