Do you feel as though you have too much work to do today? When can you get time to rest? Can I encourage you with the words of Jesus? He said: "My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work" (John 4:34). Jesus also said: "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work" (John 9:4). Read also John 5:17, 36; 6:27, 38; and 17:4.
Did you notice He uses the words "work" and "works"? Jesus didn't come to earth for a vacation, but to work and to fulfill the purpose for which God sent Him.
God has also given you a great work to accomplish. When He sends you a little baby, He gives this baby to you to nurse and train for Him. He doesn't give you this baby to give to someone else to look after. As your children grow, He gives you the powerful work of teaching, training, and preparing them for God's purposes on this earth. It is a mighty work. It is God's work. You couldn't be doing any greater work. It is work that goes into the eternal realm.
But it is "work." The word actually means "toil and labor." Colossians 3:23 reminds us to do our work "heartily."
As we joyfully embrace our work from God, we also teach our children that they are also on this earth to work the works of God. Jesus was only 12 years old when He said: "Did you not now that I must be about my Father's business?" (Luke 29).
God bless you today.
Nancy Campbell
Interesting article about how much mothers work in the home, although I am sure this is not your lifestyle:
http://www.nydailynews.com/…/modern-moms-housework-watching…