You’re pregnant? But you are scared to tell your parents or parents-in-law! You know you’ll get a negative reaction (or maybe even a violent reaction)! Can I encourage you that you only have to get through the next few months. When your precious baby is born, their hearts will change. No one can resist a baby!
Your parents and friends have this negative reaction because they have been brainwashed to have this response. Society, the media, and the education system all teach that you shouldn’t have too many babies. Instead, they want you to give your life to a career or a job that you will leave behind and which will have little impact on the nation or eternity! Their minds have been conditioned to believe lies from Satan who hates life.
But don’t lose heart. They’ll love your baby when he or she arrives!
Every new baby is a revelation of God to the world They are part of God’s kingdom. Jesus said in Matthew 19;14 (ESV): “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
You are helping to establish the kingdom of God on earth, and in heaven. Lift up your head and rejoice.
Blessings from Nancy Campbell
When you get up get dressed ready for another day in your great career of mothering. You will accomplish your great work far better when dressed appropriately! Don’t hang around in pajamas or bathrobe! You are in the service of the King of kings. 
I have been thinking more about the Scripture I posted below. God is a jealous God. He commands: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). He wants our undivided loyalty. Look at this example of those who went after other gods (Deuteronomy 13:13-18).
God does not accept divided loyalties. In the same chapter He says that if we are a friend of the world we are an enemy if God. The big question: Are we God’s friend or His enemy? 
Do you read God's Word and not get anything out of it? Do you hear preaching and yet not get anything? We must do more than read and listen. We must RECEIVE! James 1:21 says: “RECEIVE with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."
You would think it would be a holy task to be a priest, wouldn't you? Would you like to know some of their holy tasks? They had to take charge of the utensils, counting them when they were brought in and out . . . look after the furniture in the Holy Place . . . . oversee the flour, wine and oil. . . mix the spices . . . bake bread every week . . . and take responsibility over the things baked in pans" (1 Chronicles 9:28-32).
Every conception is a visitation from God. It is a miracle. God calls conception, pregnancy, and birth the “glory” of the nation. Let’s embrace God’s beautiful plan. 
At the end of each creating day, God stated, "It is good!" Wouldn't it be great to say at the end of your day, "It’s been a good day"? Maybe you don't always think your days are good days! You feel overwhelmed and wonder what you are accomplishing. Dear mother, God's Word tells you that "loving your husband, loving your children, and keeping the home, etc." are “GOOD” things
We accomplish so much more when we have purpose, don’t we? Are you mothering with purpose? Here is a Mission Statement for you as a wife and mother. You may like to print it our and pin it up in your kitchen as a daily reminder.
That means revealing Jesus in my home—in all my actions and reactions, to my husband and to my children. And not just when everything is peaceful, but even when it is chaotic. Challenging, isn’t it? #abidinginchrist #christinme #christinyouthehoopeofglory #jesusinmyhome #motherhood #ilovemotherhood #ilovescripture #aboverubies #nancycampbell
Never waver. Never compromise. Never give up. Never luke-warm. Never mediocre. Never average. Never middle-of-the-road. God wants us to be HOT for Him. Rev 3:16 says: “Because thou art like-warm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.” 
To be passionate is to feel strongly about something, to be willing to sacrifice to accomplish it. It is purposeful mothering. It is knowing you have been commissioned by God for this high calling. Therefore, you don’t allow too many other things and diversions crowd out your divine calling. Know your purpose and you fulfill it. 
How we need to cry out for discernment. There are so many good things we can get involved in but they are not necessarily the best for us or God’s perfect will for our family. As you go in to this New Year, guard against spreading yourself and your family too thin. Do the things that keep your family together; that’s building your family. Eliminate the things that separate you as a family; that’s weakening your family. 
A dear friend, Patricia Holmes writes from up in the mountains of Panama. Patricia ministers as a missionary among the indigenous people up there. I agree with what she has to say in this email:
I pray God’s richest blessings upon you and your family in this coming year. I know this may not mean that everything will be plain sailing. We will all face challenges and difficulties. But we can face the year with confidence and hope knowing that God is working out everything for good and for His eternal plans. We know our God is faithful and we can trust Him wholly and completely. No matter what we face we are anchored with His underlying joy, peace, and rest. Amen. 
Robyn Wales from Australia writes on 12/27: “I thought you’d like to see my very special Christmas table cloth. I bought the material at a craft shop in Sydney many years ago and it adorns our table every Christmas. Tonight it is set up outside for a feast of “leftovers.” 
As you know, I love tables and tablecloths. I love it when readers send me pictures of their tables or the family gathered together at the table.
Do you need some miracles in your marriage and family life? You don’t have to stay in the same rut. There is always a way out. Begin with some encouraging words. Even if you don’t feel like saying them. Think of a new and encouraging word each day—and SAY IT! Begin now! Say them. Write them. Text them. 
When we have purpose, we’ll be up and ready to start the day. We’ll get dressed for the job. Dear mother, you have great purpose. God has given you a divine mission. He has chosen you to nurture and train your children for Him. Every day is an exciting new day to fulfill this divine calling. You are in God’s end time task force. 
Never despise the day of small things. We get better as we go along. Even in motherhood. Have you found that you become a better mother with each new baby? You eliminate more and more selfishness. You are able to give more freely of yourself with each new baby. Keep plodding on and never give up. Ecclesiastes 7:8 says: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof.”