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Women

Ordinary Woman

March 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Ordinary Woman

You have yet to write a book
or have one written in your honor.

You do not claim an extravagant education, maintain a noteworthy career, or manage a successful startup.

You are an ordinary woman who does ordinary things.

Like working hard when no one is watching
and whispering prayers over your friends.

You care for your family,
cheer on your colleagues,
and keep a careful eye over all of our kids.

You bake cookies for your neighbors, brighten the cashier’s day, and make small talk on your daily power walk.

You champion what is good, lament the hard, cry sometimes, and belly laugh way loud.

But even when you are physically exhausted, mentally spent, and emotionally drained, you will wake up and do it all again.

Yes, you are an ordinary woman.

Thank you for doing your ordinary things.

This writing was originally published on Instagram @annamschatz. Anna would be thrilled to speak at your next ministry event or collaborate on a creative faith-based project. See here for more information.