We should strive to be joyful throughout the contradictions and let Christ's light and love shine through us. We have learned that we have to develop a prayer life for survival. The work in the home is not the kind that receives recognition or compliments, usually. We don't often receive thanks, but we don't expect it either. Without prayer, we could actually forget what we are all about, what our purpose is.
Housework can be pretty humdrum or monotonous.
We can never seem to catch up. It is never really complete. But just look into the sweet eyes of out precious children and you will be reminded of your purpose. Our prayer life provides for us the strength and grace that is so necessary. A mother finds that it is essential to transform her life into a prayer.