Another Day on the Job

ANOTHER DAY ON THE JOB

Do I work or do I stay at home? It is a question asked by Mothers everywhere. On one side of the issue are those who say the Mother’s place is in the home. The other side of the issue is the Mom should have her own identity or a life outside of husband and children.
It is the dilemma I faced as my children were entering school age and expense was growing by leaps and bounds. My husband’s employment did not include the benefit of medical insurance. If I chose not to work it would a choice of not having any medical coverage.
It was a decision made by both us. I would work in order to have the medical coverage.
The guilt was horrendous. Each day as the time would approach when I knew they would be dismissed for the day, I would ask God to watch over the house, send an extra angel to walk beside Josh, Ben, and Kristin as they made their way home.
It was a choice I didn’t want to have to look back and say, “I wish I would have done this different.”
Although we normally don’t think of ladies working in the bible, I asked God to let me see how He felt about this issue.
While reading the account of Moses I saw the midwifes in a new light. When they were delivering babies, they were doing their job.
God had placed who was needed to save the Israelites deliverer. I’m sure the midwives had no inkling of who they were delivering that day. He was just a baby boy, but the promise of Israel was to be his legacy..
All they were doing was their job.
My children are grown. We reminisce about the days of hurried mornings, trying to find homework, and running to catch the bus.
Do I regret my choice to continue working? No. It taught my children the meaning of work and what it takes to be responsible.
Are you concerned with your place? Does it seem you have no significance in what you do?
Just keep in mind two little midwives who were in their God appointed place doing their job. Their contribution brought about the deliverance of Israel in the wilderness.