
The Sacred Calling Of Womanhood
INTRODUCTION
In this article, I briefly espouse the essence of womanhood— not as a means to an end or a burdensome role—but rather as a total purpose, a sacred calling with earthly and eternal rewards.
I love to use stories as anecdotes to convey my thoughts, so permit me to share this story. A few years into my marriage, I found myself exhausted after a long Saturday of cooking, cleaning, and caring for our home. My husband, deeply engrossed in preparing a sermon, looked up when I asked, “Honey, does all this kitchen work even matter for eternity?” He chuckled and gently reassured me of the sacredness of every role I undertake as a woman. Though I knew this truth, I needed that reminder, especially in a world that often elevates work outside the home over a woman’s work at home. Som...