A Mother Heart

A mother heart is purely guided
As she senses her identity
She then becomes further ignited
Through her natural ability

How is a mother heart acquired?
But, through a gospel education
With strength and honor, she's attired
To strive without equivocation

Her tongue speaks the law of kindness
As she opens her mouth with wisdom
She eats not the bread of idleness
As she labors amongst God's kingdom

Her hands stretch out unto the poor
To willingly feed from her store
She looks well to her household duties
And her price is far above rubies

Out of small things proceedeth much verve
And, for her family, she delights to serve
Who is a mother heart? Why, it is us!
Before earth we shouted for joy at the trust

And we are here to attain earth life goals
By the side of righteous men each with their roles
Which neither can reach independently
To become endowed exponentially

Our work here is laying a great foundation
And obedience is part of this life's education
Those who're diligent will have much more advantage
As they take their considerable gifts and learn to manage

By developing a mother heart we prepare
To be blessed with a "quiver full" under our care
There is no limit then to what we can accomplish
To make the world a better place if we're conscientious


Julie B. Beck
A "Mother Heart"
Liahona, May 2004, 75