The Toughest Mission Field: Motherhood

The Toughest Mission Field

Not for the fainthearted–a serious field,

For people who bravely dare

To face a challenge greater

Than they’ll find anywhere!

You’ll wonder if your labors

Will ever bear real fruit.

It takes the utmost patience,

And there’s not an exit route!

Have simple faith, persistence,

And love that sees beyond

The difficulties of the day,

And let them hear your song!

There’s not much recognition;

You’ll feel like no one knows

The labors you bestow on this field,

The hours you spend with those–

The ones you love, your little flock,

The ones He called you to;

The field that’s always white and ripe,

Where laborers are so few!

Although it’s tough, demanding all,

You get more than you give!

There’s no need for lots of sermons;

Your sheep learn by how you live!

I’ll cut this short, can’t stay away

From this busy field too long.

It’s time to teach, clean, play, correct,

And sing that little song!

Oh, yes, it’s great to find this field

Is very close at hand.

Although it costs a lot to go,

It’s not a distant land!

It’s baby Jean and toddler Chris,

And stinker little Mike,

There’s Johnny, and smart teen Joy,

Who knows she’s always right!

There’s also Jay, and Trish, and Matt,

Who were added to the group.

A parish of these bleating sheep,

Are in your mission coup!

In spite of all the tests and trials,

I’d recommend this field to you.

It’s worth the blood, the sweat, and tears,

And all that you go through!

It’s the field that’s most heart-rending,

With lots of outstretched hands.

You’ll never find another field,

Where you’re in such demand!

And you’ll never find another place,

Where your life is so enhanced!

It’s the kind of place you’ll want to die,

And you’ll daily have the chance!

–Seek P.