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Mommy, you’re a really good servant…

The other day, my 6-year-old daughter said to me as I served her dinner, “Mommy,…you’re a really good servant.”

“Excuse me?” I scoffed.
Although she said it endearingly, I took it as a low-blow.  Here I was trying to be all Martha-Stewartesque, and she was calling me “the help.”

Most of the time, I’m busy enough with our half a dozen kids and farm-wife duties that I don’t really take time to ponder the bigger issues in life.  I am doing well to get in some Bible and prayer time, make a meal or two, and get laundry folded.  If I return half of my texts or open a third of my emails, it’s a good day.

But once in awhile, I have a little quiet time to myself.  And instead of making a phone call, or reading a book, or opening up my laptop, I just sit and think.  It’s a rare occasion, I tell you…I am not good at not being busy.  But when this happens, it seems like -without fail- God speaks.  Why I don’t do it more often is beyond me.

I sat, after that low-blow, and wondered, “Why am I here?”…”What is the purpose of my life?”….

Deep, I know.  {It looks more corny…and dramatic…in black and white than it sounded in my head.}

I know these are cliche, rhetorical questions, and there are plenty of cliche answers… none of which am I going to list.

I think I battle with these questions in a uniquely sensitive way because I am a stay-at-home mom.  I know we all question our reason for existence in varying degrees.   For me, as a “good mommy~servant,”  there are many monotonous days that seem to be on “repeat” in which it feels like…literally…I accomplish nothing.  I end right back where I began.  It’s a bit like treading water… always moving, but never getting anywhere.

I think about the people who get to say, “I’m an attorney,” or “I’m a physician,”  or “I’m a therapist.”  At varying times in my life, I aspired to be such things.  To be honest, I’m still envious of those who get to introduce themselves in these ways, because when I meet someone for the first time, I’m quietly hoping they won’t ask what I “do.”  I’ve never quite articulated it well enough…”I produce and care for small humans,”…no…”I am a domestic engineer,”…no…”I am a household manager,”…no.  It usually just comes out something like, “I get to stay home with my kids,” ( because making it sound like a privilege makes it more prestigious, right??).

Tonight, I’m sitting here in the quiet thinking about how Jesus feels about this.  Knowing with confidence that I’m doing what I feel deeply called to do, but never feeling like it’s enough.  Like His priorities for my life are sub-par.  Like shaping the lives of my children isn’t a worthwhile venture.  Like there is anything in the world more important than investing in my family. How does He feel when I reduce it to an embarrassment, primarily because there is no paycheck attached?

I’m reminded of a King.

One who was over-qualified to be a carpenter.  But He bent down.  He made Himself nothing, so that He could fulfill His “purpose.”  He spent his time with outcasts.  Washed the feet of those who would betray Him.  Touched those who were unclean  and diseased, and healed them.  He noticed the children, and invited them to come near.  I wonder if, in doing this, He hoped we would catch on…

The Maker of the world, who had every right to be admired, esteemed, and worshiped, said, “I came not to be served, but to serve, and to give my life as a ransom for many,” (Matthew 20:28).  He also said, “The greatest among you will be your servant,” (Matthew 23:11).

My prayer for myself, and for all the other mommas out there who feel like you’re not enough… that we would see, feel, and know this to our deepest core:

If we are living to serve, we are truly living.

If we are investing in people, we are spending our time well.  If we are giving to those who have less, or even those who have more, our efforts are not in vain.  We are carrying the baton that Jesus Himself passed on, and there is absolutely no title that is greater in God’s kingdom than “servant.”

 

 

 

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  1. Rylee mills says

    October 28, 2016 at 4:57 am

    love your heart.

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  2. Tammy Hoffman says

    October 28, 2016 at 7:36 am

    At times, I’ll admit, I’ve asked myself the same question, ‘what is my purpose’ and God always answers the same, to help and serve. When we realize those are just as important a job as teaching or leading or healing..we start to take pride in what we do and who we are. I feel there is no higher calling then to be a Mother. God created us to conceive, give life, raise, teach, discipline, love and empower those who are called for His purpose; all without a manual or a mound of books while multitasking and making a house a home!
    My Facebook profile proudly list A servant of God under “Work”.

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    • E Oschwald says

      November 4, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Tammy, I love your heart. And I also love what you said…”There is no higher calling than to be a Mother,”….absolute truth. Thank you for always being so encouraging, and for being such a good “other mom”/ big sister/ friend. Love you <3

      Reply
  3. Kathleen Crocker says

    October 28, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Love this one (although I’ve loved all of your posts!!). Thanks for sharing your heart, Elizabeth.

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    • E Oschwald says

      November 4, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      Kathy, thank you for taking time to read what I write. It means a lot that you do <3

      Reply
  4. Sarah Geringer says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Great post! Just found your blog through Suzie Eller’s FB group. Blessings to you!

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    • E Oschwald says

      November 8, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Sarah, Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to read and comment! You definitely started my day with a smile 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful day as well!

      Reply
  5. Allison Domenico says

    March 27, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Just found your blog and absolutely love this post! I have felt similarly! Now my oldest is 6, middle is 4 and youngest almost 2 and I’m SO grateful I listened to my heart to leave my teaching career and stay home to raise our babies!! It is the the highest privilege!!!

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  6. Grace Chambers says

    May 11, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    I joined the Joyful Mama on FB but didn’t realize you had a blog. I have read a few of your blog posts and I loved them! Thank you for making an impact on other moms’ lives.

    Reply

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