It’s Not Career Versus Family Anymore

Our society has swung the pendulum from June Cleaver in the ‘50s to the ultra-feminist, with briefcase in tow shipping her babies off to daycare weeks out of the womb.

This shift has left women confused for two reasons:

• She is wired to be in tune to her maternal instinct of caring for her kids but the difficulty of surviving on one income drives her to leave the home and work;
• Those who opt to be stay-at-home moms are viewed as sloppy seconds compared to career women

But our information  technology age makes it now possible for moms to blend their business with family life. And the best way to have the income and the happy home is learn from those who’ve gone before.

Savvy businesswomen know the right mentor helps cut your learning curve, build your business quicker, boost your confidence, and lower stress. With the  Communion of Saints, don’t  restrict yourself  to only modern-day role models. You would be surprised to know that this modern-day mompreneur movement really isn’t such a current day phenomena.

Below are some mompreneurs mentioned in the Bible. Learn their  win-win combo of victory and apply it in both building your business and Christ’s Kingdom.

1. Become Your Clients’ Support Hub  – Lydia (Acts 16: 14-15, 40)

A high-end  purple cloth dealer, Lydia flourished in her marital unity and strong sacramental life.  She paid attention to the young Christian community’s needs, becoming a hub of safety and support.

       Lessons in Action:

• Offer valuable products, support, service and information to your customers to be their “go-to” person for their most pressing needs.
• Pay attention and respond to the evolving needs of your clients.
• Don’t be intimidated to market to  top-end customers.
• Your natural approach to integrating your faith with your business and personal  life can  be attractive for  your high end clients,  who are in powerful positions to influence  many  others for good.

2. Exploit Your Business Excellence for Christ – Priscilla (Acts 18:1-3, 24-28)

A tent maker with her husband, Priscilla capitalized on her work connections.  Along this path with delicate charity she explained the way (of God) in a loving way to a person in error, and she became an effective disciple touching many lives.

       Lessons in Action:

• See your business supernaturally.  Worldly success turns heads and opens  door for Christian witnessing.
• Your business puts you in places you wouldn’t otherwise be. Let God work through your excellence and being the Holy Spirit’s instrument.
• Consider eternity when networking.  The more people you interact with and the deeper personal holiness investment, the greater impact you’ll have on their lives.

3. Master the Dance of Work and Play – Proverbs 31 Woman (Proverbs 31:  10-31)

This “ideal wife” was industrious, while making time for relaxation and laughter. Her dedication to work and trust in God attracted others to her kind counsel.

       Lessons in Action:

• Be proficient in juggling between family and work.
• Be clear about what  you need to do.
• Do your home and work “ footwork” while trusting the outcome to God.
• Combine practical tasks with prayer and regularly surrendering to God’s will.

4. Become a Sage and Speedy Decision Maker  – Deborah (Judges 4-5)

As a judge Deborah rose to the esteem of her contemporaries  for her skill in discerning good and evil, trusting her intuitions, and quick decision-making.

       Lessons in Action:

• Update your business and marketing plans regularly to avoid committing random decisions.
• Set aside time to create results-getting, time-saving  systems.

If you are ever thinking for an ideal family lifestyle, consider Catholic mompreneurship. It might just be the way God wants you to use your talents to build the kingdom, while being a fabulous wife and mother.

Catholic Mompreneur Biz and Life Tip: Select your favorite Biblical mompreneur and ask for her intercession, as you discern the best way for your family to have both love and financial wiggle room.

Christina Weber helps Catholic mompreneurs fully engage the power of their calling, earn more in less time, and get back to enjoying their families. To jumpstart your biz and life success, with her complimentary special report, “The Catholic Mompreneur’s Guide to 12 Things You Can Do Today To Earn More in Less Time,”  by clicking here.