My Divine Role

Let me start off by saying that I am not a feminist.  I don't believe that women should be able to do everything that men do.  We each have our different responsibilities, both equally important.  That being said, this week I am suppose to give a lesson on Homemaking.  Growing up whenever I head the word Homemaker I thought of cooking, cleaning, laundry, wiping kids noses, and sewing.  As I read over that list, I realized that I do VERY little of any of that.  However, there is a difference between housekeeping and homemaking.  The church has a different idea of the duties of  a homemaker. 

Sister Spafford states:  "Homemaking takes into account the spiritual values: love, peace, tranquility, harmony among family members, security.  It makes a place of residence a spot to which family members can retire from a confused and troubled world and find understanding and rejuvenation.  Its character is quietness; it evidences good taste, culture, refinement.  Men, women, and children alike have their individual contributions to make a good home and family life, and each shares in its benefits."

Although I do not cook or do laundry, I consider myself a homemaker.  I strive and put all my efforts toward making my home a place where faith and testimonies can grow, a place that is welcoming and comfortable.  I am so grateful for the knowledge of my divine roles, and whenever I start to feel like I am not doing enough, I can look back and realize that I am taking care of the important things first, and the rest will work itself out one way or another.