New York Magazine put out over this past weekend a piece entitled, ‘I Regret Having Children.’

In their X caption, the magazine captioned this article as follows:

“Sooner or later, everyone has to decide whether to give up lazy weekends, disposable income, and overall peace of mind to have a baby instead. For many of those on the fence, one anxiety looms large: What if I make the wrong choice? Parent regret is more common than you might think — the r/regretfulparents sub-Reddit alone gets around 70,000 weekly visitors who anonymously commiserate — though stigma makes it hard to admit in real life. Writer Bindu Bansinath speaks with three moms of young children about why they wish they could go back to their old lives.”

Isabel Brown, popular Gen Z cultural analyst, conservative commentator, and host of the Isabel Brown Show on the DailyWire accurately labels this piece as  “propaganda” from “evil freaks.”

This piece is telling of our culture’s overall view of children.

I want to be transparent and acknowledge that motherhood is not all sunshine and rainbows. As I am writing this, I have my daughter’s area rug in the washing machine due to a massive blowout.

Not an ideal start to my morning, but a realistic one all the same. (And I am so thankful for washable carpets).

Yes, my “lazy weekends” are not lazy anymore. My daughter does not understand the concept of “sleeping in” so I never get to do that anymore.

Yes, my husband and I are spending more money each month to provide for her needs and future.

Yes, I tend to have more anxious thoughts about my daughter’s wellbeing and the future of the world she is going to grow up in.

Nevertheless, it is all worth it because hard is not the same thing as bad.

My “lazy weekends” are no longer filled with sleeping in and doomscrolling.

They are filled with chubby hands, baby giggles, and the inexpressible joy that comes from soaking in your baby.

Our “disposable income” is no longer being spent on personal activities or outings. It is contributing to our daughter’s personal needs and the stability of her future.

My “peace of mind” is more unstable. But my God is the God of peace, and when I go to Him in prayer and need, He fills my heart with His peace. After all, the peace that the world offer is fleeting. The peace that my God offers me is lasting.

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” (John 14:27).

The truth is that becoming a parent has absolutely exposed selfishness and self-pity that were in my heart.

However, instead of allowing those unbiblical heart attitudes to blossom and turn into resentment like the parents in the NY piece are doing, we as believers are called to something more radical.

We are called to crucify these thoughts and desires.

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:24)

Our purpose in this life is not to have it “easy.”

Our purpose is to look more like Jesus, and I have found that the most sanctifying this that God has placed in my life is motherhood.

In addition to this, the most fulfilling this He has placed in my life is motherhood. No matter how difficult the days and nights can be, I am eternally grateful to my God who gifted us with our daughter.

She is worth the lack of sleep, the extra expense, and so much more.

Moms, please do not fall for the propaganda that this culture pushes. Do not fall for the evil one’s temptation to make you hate or resent your children or your role as a mother.

Your children are not burdens. They are gifts from God to you.

The most effective spiritual battle ground is in our own homes and mothers are the most effective presence in their children’s lives. The evil one would love for moms to give up this territory in favor of selfishness and self-pity.

Moms, don’t give up your territory.

Your children are blessings, and they are worth your effort.