Jeremiah 15:19 reminds us to stand strong and not be lured back to worldly ways, deception, and humanistic thinking: "Let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them." It is very clear in the New Living Translation: "You must influence them; do not let them influence you!"
I am sure you constantly hear conflicting voices and reactions against what you believe. You are laughed at for embracing more children. You are scorned for homeschooling. Are you influenced by these comments? They should roll us off like water on a duck's back. We know we are walking in truth. Why should we be affected by the ignorant and deceptive words of others?
The Message Bible is even more powerful in its translation: "Let your words change them. Don't change your words to suit them. I'll turn you into a steel wall, a thick steel wall, impregnable. They'll attack you but won't put a dent in you because I am at your side, defending and delivering."
Stand tall, dear mother. Stand strong. Constantly influence others as you speak words of truth. Don't be influenced by the popular humanistic agenda. Even when you are attacked with words, it won't even put a dent in you because God is with you.
You never have to feel guilty for embracing motherhood and delighting in your home. God crated you for this task and you are in the perfect will of God.
Keep standing strong,
Nancy Campbell