Motherhood

So this semester I am taking a Marriage and Family Relations class at BYU. It is incredible! My favorite class along with Mission Prep from Randy Bott. But...for an assignment we have to read these talks on the roles of women in the church and some things really stood out to me, so I thought I would share them with you all.

"Motherhood is the greatest potential influence either for good or ill in human life. The mother's image is the first that stamps itself on the unwritten page of the young child's mind. It is her caress that first awakens a sense of security; her kiss, the first realization of affection; her sympathy and tenderness, the first assurance that there is love in the world...This ability and willingness properly to rear children, the gift to love, and eagerness, yes, longing to express it in soul development, make motherhood the noblest office or calling in the world. She who can paint a masterpiece or write a book that will influence millions deserves the admiration and the plaudits of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters, whose influence will be felt through generations to come,...deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God." --President David O. McKay

"In the eternal perspective, children--not possessions, not position, not prestige--are our greatest jewels." --President Ezra Taft Benson

"When you have fully complemented your husband in home life and borne the children, growing up full of faith, integrity, responsibility, and goodness, then you have achieved your accomplishment supreme without peer, and you will be the envy [of all] through time and eternity." --Spencer W. Kimball

"Mothers who help families pray and play together will stay together and will bless children's lives forever." --Ezra Taft Benson

Accept without reservation the Savior for what He was, Joseph Smith for what he was, and President Gordon B. Hinckley for what he is. God will not ennoble a person, man or woman, who refuses to uphold by faith, prayer, and works those whom God has called and ordained to preside over them." --James E. Faust

"Following the priesthood of the Church is an expression of faith in the Lords continuing guidance of His Church. It is willing acceptance of the principle of divine agency. All of you will have to sometime answer to your natural womanly instincts, which the Prophet Joseph said are according to your natures. He said, If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates. You should respond generously to those instincts and promptings to do good. Hold your soul very still, and listen to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. Follow the noble, intuitive feelings planted deep within your souls by Deity in the previous world. In this way you will be responding to the Holy Spirit of God and will be sanctified by truth. By so doing, you will be eternally honored and loved. Much of your work is to enrich mankind with your great capacity for care and mercy." --James E. Faust


I just love hearing things like this. It is so empowering and uplifting. I am so excited for the opportunity to be mother and raise righteous children in this gospel. It is an exciting thought. Hope you enjoyed these quotes as much as I did.