I can honestly say that I am not always a "joyful mother of children," But I try to be. The definition of Barren really helps me relate to this more:
"He maketh the barren woman to keep house,
and to be a joyful mother of children.
Praise ye the Lord."
Prov. 113:9
Consider these definitions for BARREN; deficient, depleted, bleak, drained, empty, exhausted, harsh, hopeless, impoverished, ineffectual, lacking, lonely, simple, unproductive, vain, without, wanting.
I just learned something new. When my house is in order, it seems like the rest of my life runs smoothly. Barren is exactly how I feel when I am neglecting my duties at home.
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