Motherhood

"A woman’s moral influence is nowhere more powerfully felt or more beneficially employed than in the home. There is no better setting for rearing the rising generation than the traditional family, where a father and a mother work in harmony to provide for, teach, and nurture their children. Where this ideal does not exist, people strive to duplicate its benefits as best they can in their particular circumstances."
-Elder D. Todd Christofferson, "The Moral Force of Women," General Conference October 2013
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/the-moral-force-of-women?lang=eng

"In all events, a mother can exert an influence unequaled by any other person in any other relationship. By the power of her example and teaching, her sons learn to respect womanhood and to incorporate discipline and high moral standards in their own lives. Her daughters learn to cultivate their own virtue and to stand up for what is right, again and again, however unpopular. A mother’s love and high expectations lead her children to act responsibly without excuses, to be serious about education and personal development, and to make ongoing contributions to the well-being of all around them."
-Elder D. Todd Christofferson, "The Moral Force of Women," General Conference October 2013
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/the-moral-force-of-women?lang=eng


"While circumstances do vary and the ideal isn’t always possible, I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation. We see so many challenges today from distracting and destructive influences intended to mislead God’s children. We are seeing many young people who lack the deep spiritual roots necessary to remain standing in faith as storms of unbelief and despair swirl around them. Too many of our Father in Heaven’s children are being overcome by worldly desires. The onslaught of wickedness against our children is at once more subtle and more brazen than it has ever been. Teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in the home adds another layer of insulation to protect our children from worldly influences."
-Elder L. Tom Perry, "Mothers Teaching Children in the Home," General Conference April 2010
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-teaching-children-in-the-home?lang=eng

"After observing and empathizing with three generations of mothers and thinking of my own dear mother, I surely know that there is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood."
-Elder M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," General Conference April 2008
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/daughters-of-god?lang=eng

"In the work of the kingdom, men and women are equally important. God entrusts women to bear and nurture His children. No other work is more important. Motherhood is such an important role for women. Sacred blessings and righteous influence have flowed into my own life and my family’s lives from my beloved wife, her mother, my own mother, grandmothers, my precious daughters, and granddaughters. The treasured relationship of each woman in my life is beyond expression."
-Elder James E. Faust, "Instruments in the Hands of God," General Conference October 2005
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/10/instruments-in-the-hands-of-god?lang=eng


"Today our society is bombarded with messages about womanhood and motherhood that are dangerously and wickedly wrong. Following these messages can put your daughters on the path to sin and self-destruction. Your daughters may not understand that unless you tell them or, better, unless you show them how to make good choices. As mothers in Israel, you are your daughters’ first line of defense against the wiles of the world."
-Elder M. Russell Ballard "Mothers and Daughters" October 2010 General Conference
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-and-daughters?lang=eng&query=motherhood


"Many years ago the First Presidency issued a statement that has had a profound and lasting influence upon me. “Motherhood,” they wrote, “is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.” 3

Because mothers are essential to God’s great plan of happiness, their sacred work is opposed by Satan, who would destroy the family and demean the worth of women."
-Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women" April 1999 General Conference
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1999/04/our-sacred-duty-to-honor-women?lang=eng&query=motherhood


"Motherhood is the noblest and greatest of all callings."
-Elder L. Tom Perry "An Elect Lady" April 1995 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/04/an-elect-lady?lang=eng&query=motherhood

"Don’t be lured away from the plan of our God 24 to the ways of the world, where motherhood is belittled, femininity is decried, and the divinely established role of wife and mother is mocked. Let the world go its way. You follow the plan of the Lord for the greatest measure of true, eternal achievement and the fullest happiness. The lack of promised blessings for which you qualify will be fully rectified in this life or in the next."
-Elder Richard G. Scott "The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness" October 1996 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1996/10/the-joy-of-living-the-great-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&query=motherhood

"Remember, remember all the days of your motherhood: “Ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.”

Rely on Him. Rely on Him heavily. Rely on Him forever. And “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope.”  You are doing God’s work. You are doing it wonderfully well."
-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland "Because She is a Mother" April 1997 General Conference
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1997/04/because-she-is-a-mother?lang=eng&query=motherhood

Position Statement:
I consider motherhood my most important role. I love what Elder L. Tom Perry has said about motherhood. He said simply "motherhood is the noblest and greatest of all callings." In the world we live in today it is sad to see that the role of mothers has been devalued and demeaned. In Elder Nelson's talk "Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women" he says ""Many years ago the First Presidency issued a statement that has had a profound and lasting influence upon me. “Motherhood,” they wrote, “is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.” I am grateful to be a mother in Zion. I am so thankful for the 5 beautiful children that have been granted unto me. I strive everyday to uphold that sacred duty of raising them.