I just finished reading a book that was page after page of encouragement. I have never met the author but I am sure we would have such a wonderful time of fellowship if we met face to face. So many words that I read were similar to thoughts I have had, words I have said and were healing salve for some pains I have felt. Yeah I know.. it was a book. And I didn't meet the author.. Chimene Shipley Dupler but I feel like I have and that we have walked on many of the same paths on the journey of Motherhood.
So I am going to start at the end of the book
yes... that is the end. So what is the beginning.. you know it.. you are living it.. the fear, the anxiety, the questioning, the wondering, the confusion of so many different views of motherhood. Motherhood has a different place in our society that it ever has before. The word "justa" often come before mom... Imagine.. Just a mom. Just the giver of life. Just a soul shaper. Just one given responsibility for a precious soul by God himself. Just a teacher, trainer, nurse, chauffeur, chef, accountant, housekeeper, etc is never what people say.. but the woman who does all this and more is just a mom. So you know the beginning.
Here is the exciting part~
Did you read those words... opportunity, impact. handprint, generations? How exciting is that?! We see similar words in many professions.. hear them in motivational speeches.. but we don't always hear them when we are speaking about snotty noses, diapers, getting children to bed and many other required tasks of motherhood. Yet, these are all opportunities and this book reminds mothers that these are all part of the high calling of motherhood.
Now you may be thinking I have read similar books before.. I know this is a calling... sure great I am a mom.. that's awesome but I still feel challenged... maybe lonely... taken for granted.. and so on. The High Calling of Motherhood takes this all one step farther. It isn't just about us and our children about the boundaries of our property... this goes beyond...
Go ye therefore.. this is how we reach the world around us. Now.. today.. in the next generation.. perhaps if we are purposeful and intentional enough how we reach beyond for many generations. I was convinced of many of the thoughts of this book before I read it.. but it was so encouraging that there is a sister in Christ to which God is revealing the same message and that she is willing to minister to mothers. This book is a part of her heart.. her calling.. her ministry to mothers, their children and their churches.
Food for thought... growth.. inspiration.. motivation.. all in the pages of a book. The High Calling of Motherhood may help you to see your life as a mother your journey on the paths of motherhood completely differently. It may reveal some scripture to your heart and allow you to apply it to your life in a whole new way. It may convince you of messages God has revealed to you. It may encourage you to reach out and support other women in your life.
You are a difference maker. You are a world changer. You are a mom. Yes that is the ending.. if you choose to be. If you allow God to use you to be such. Walk these paths as you read these pages.. pray over the calling .. the high calling of motherhood.
This feat for a mother's heart and mind is available for pre-order from the following websites.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Motherhood-Chimene-Shipley-Dupler/dp/1620205823
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-high-calling-of-motherhood-chimene-shipley-dupler/1125819957
Ambassador's online retail store: https://squareup.com/store/ambassador-international/item/the-high-calling-of-motherhood {use code “HighCalling” entered at time of purchase for a 10% pre-order discount}
But wait there is more ~
There is a giveaway.. Follow the link below. The winner will get to choose between a custom made “World Changer” necklace by The Giving Keys {that is being unveiled at the Passion4Moms conference} or two tickets to attend the Passion4Moms conference being held in DC, May 5-6, 2017.
https://gleam.io/iAlu8/the-high-of-calling-of-motherhood-blog-tour-giveaway
And if you want to find follow the author or social media here are some links to connect with Chimene
www.facebook.com/chimeneshipleydupler
www.instagram.com/passion4moms
www.instagram.com/chimeneshipleydupler