Fulfilled vs Fun

My son and I were having a conversation in the car a few days ago. He asked me what job I would pick if I could have any job in the world. I told him I already had the job I wanted. He then clarified; a job in which I would get paid.

I honestly didn't have an answer for him. Sure, there are things I would enjoy doing, and many things that would be exciting, but would they fulfill me? Yes, maybe for a time I would be satisfied, but I don't think long term I could find true happiness in doing something other than what I am currently doing. My 'job' has plenty of challenges and excitement. The rewards of being my husbands right hand and watching my children grow in Christ and learn are endless.

Listening to my three year old effortlessly say Bible verses before bed brings tears to my eyes. Suddenly, the white out painting she did on the wood work, doesn't seem so bad. She was listening! I am getting into that little brain... my job is important.

I didn't always think this way. It wasn't my dream to be a stay at home mom. I had plenty of wit and ambition, I was going to change the world. And trust me, it wasn't going to be from a small town in the Mid-West.

Then something happened, I surrendered my life to Christ, not when I accepted Him in my heart, but when I finally gave everything to Him, my perspective was changed. My eyes were opened and I saw the worth in God's plan for my life.
'I saw the worth in God's plan for my life'
How childish I was to think my plan was more important. I would have gone the rest of my life searching for fulfillment had I not surrendered to where He has placed me and the job He has given me.

We live in a selfish, sinful world. God did not put us on earth for our glory, but for His. Until I acknowledged this fact, my life was empty. Don't get me wrong, I still struggle, I still mess up, I still have empty moments. But, I am able to find my focus much quicker than before. I am able to push those selfish thoughts out of my mind and regain direction, on His road map.

I don't care what you 'do'. You are worthy because He created you.
Don't forget that.