There is no nobler career than that of motherhood at its best. There are no possibilities greater, and in no other sphere does failure bring more serious penalties. With what diligence then should she prepare herself for such a task? If the mechanic who is to work with "things" must study at technical school, if the doctor into whose skilled hands will be entrusted human lives must go through medical school... how much more should the mother who is fashioning the souls of the men and women of tomorrow, learn at the highest of all schools and from the Master-Sculptor Himself, God? To attempt this task unprepared and untrained is tragic, and its results affect generations to come. On the other hand there is no higher height to which humanity can attain than that occupied by a converted, heaven-inspired, praying mother.
Author Unknown
Quoted by Elisabeth Elliot
in her book The Shaping of a Christian Family
Carry on, Dear Sisters, as you walk the sweet path of motherhood. Lean heavily on God for direction as you lead and train your children.
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Lord, for this awesome task You’ve set before me, I’m truly grateful. May I be faithful to fashion the souls You’ve entrusted to me according to Your perfect plan. May I never give my children reason to doubt my love for them. May my every effort as a mother be pleasing to you.
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