The Hands of a Woman

Is there any force in the world more powerful than the hands of a woman? Think on that question for a moment…the answer is no!

Women are beautiful, divine, and powerful creatures. We have within us the ultimate power to create and sustain life. We are entrusted with this sacred duty, it is ours to fulfill and magnify. What a task! Women are inherently nurturers. Some women may suppress this feminine quality, but it is there inside of them -- though it may be buried under layers of a hard-knock-life, and toughness. When the innate ability to nurture is nourished, it will blossom, and women can be such glorious beings of good, kindness, and light. (Even the thick-skinned ones, like me!) 

There is really no limit to what women are capable of -- both on Earth, and in Heaven. And there is no limit to the glory we can receive, if we remain true and faithful to covenants that we make.

I find myself honored to be a woman. I find myself empowered by the roles we have to fill as mothers, and as nurturers. No matter our position in life -- at home, or at work -- we can always act on our eternal role as nurturers. Men have their divine roles and duties they have been charged with, and we women have ours, which are of equal value and importance. But really, it is about working together in harmony -- as men and women -- fulfilling our distinct and unique tasks. It is in the combination of our sacred roles, united -- that is when we see the divine and the glorious come to fruition.

As a woman, fulfilling my divine role makes me feel powerful, not powerless. I am not perfect at fulfilling my duties, but I do love being a woman, and I love being a mother. I am convinced that Heavenly Father has a special love for His daughters. I have felt it throughout my lifetime. Women are just as entitled to a direct-line to Deity -- Heavenly help and guidance -- there is no doubt about that! Never, ever, doubt that!

I ask you: Is there anything more powerful than a Mother's prayer?

If there is, I have not seen it.

I just stand in awe at the power of women. (I stand in awe of the power of men, too . . . but that is another post entirely!)

As I look at this picture of the hands of my daughter, myself, my mother, and my grandmother, I find myself inspired by what these hands of women have done.

Just think of…

1. The tears they have wiped away
2. The hugs they have reached out for
3. The food they have prepared
4. The scriptures they have held
5. The babies they have cuddled
6. The musical notes they have played
7. The temple work they have performed
8. The family history they have recorded
9. The blogs they have written
10. The cookies they have baked
11. The diapers they have changed
12. The laundry they have folded
13. The homes they have decorated
14. The games they have played
15. The balls they have thrown
16. The hair they have curled
17. The mascara they have applied
18. The flowers they have grown
19. The children they have nurtured
20. The medicine they have given
21. The sickness they have healed
22. The talks they have written
23. The lessons they have prepared
24. The service they have rendered
25. The chauffeuring miles they have driven
26. The choirs they have conducted
27. The homes they have built
28. The homework they have helped with
29. The lawns they have mowed
30. The heavy loads they have carried
31. The journals they have kept
32. The beauty they have created
33. The zippers they have zipped
34. The shoes they have tied
35. The family members they have buried
36. The books they have held
37. The treats they have delivered
38. The neighbors they have helped
39. The hands they have held 
40. The decorations they have hung
41. The holidays they have celebrated
42. The clapping they have clapped
43. The thumbs-up they have given
44. The floors they have scrubbed
45. The dishes they have washed
46. The comfort they have given
47. The magic they have made
48. The kisses they have blown
49. The love they have given
50. The prayers they have offered...

I could go on, and on, forever…and ever. Just like these powerful hands will go on, and on, forever.

The power that is in the hands of a woman travels with them from Heaven -- no special procedures or bestowals necessary. The power is simply there.

The hands of a woman…wow!

Just wow.