Jasmine's Place Issue No. 8 - November/December 2013 | Page 35

Since becoming a mother have you suddenly given up on your dreams. Have you stopped using your Godgiven talents? Do you even know what your gifts are anymore? would open doors of opportunity for us. Yes, it is a great privilege being a mum, but you need to be able to enjoy your role as a mum without losing yourself in the process. It is one thing to discover your gift, it is another thing to develop it, and and excel in it. This way you are not resentful or unhappy. Instead you are happier, empowered and fulfilled as a woman, wife & mum. No one on earth is gifted more than another, only that some people have learnt how to develop their gift. It is these people who shine and live fulfilled lives. Proverbs 18:16 says "A (wo)man’s gift makes room for her, and brings her before great men". (Paraphrased) Proverbs 22:29 also says "Do you see a (wo)man who excels in her work? She will stand before kings; She will not stand before unknown men." (Paraphrased) Those two vers