Even when my kiddos were babies, I worked. Each morning, I packed a day’s worth of food, diapers, and toys into the truck. From farm to farm, the girls and I drove. I never regretted our days spent working at the grain mill or hauling straw because I enjoyed my job. Working meets my emotional needs because I’m hard-wired to get stuff done.
Maybe you work for similar reasons or maybe you want to stay home until your kids leave the nest. Either way, the best decisions always reflect how God gifted you and your family, not other people’s opinions. When we focus on pleasing people instead of pleasing God, disappointment follows for everyone.
What’s next?
Instead of focusing on if you should work or stay home, ask yourself the 4 bigger questions. Be honest. Would you rather stay home with your kiddos or do you enjoy working? Neither answer is wrong, but the honest answer leads you to contentment and joy.
Share your answers with your husband, get his feedback, pray for guidance, and then move forward. Take the first step. Maybe your answers revealed some emotional needs. Take a break and focus on your health first. Then, move forward slowly and deliberately. You don’t need to go all-in and make life-altering changes. Use your gifts by volunteering or working a part-time job during school hours. Life is definitely not a sprint.
Deciding to pursue a career or stay home full-time is a personal choice. Neither option makes you a better Christian mom. Your best option uses your gifts and talents to serve people and bring glory to God. Go slowly. Focus on the next right step in your journey. You might be surprised where you end up.
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This article originally appeared at KellyBeckleyShank.com, published with permission.
