A Mother’s Day Thought
Thought for Today: “A Mother’s Day Thought”
Throughout the ages, most of our spiritual leaders have been greatly influenced by their mothers. Consider Susannah Wesley, mother of John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist denomination. In fact, their names may never have graced our history books if not for this godly woman. Her witness guided them as they were growing up.
She was a great woman of prayer and faith, and with 17 kids she had to be. Not only did she pray daily for each child, but she also would take an hour every week with each one to discuss spiritual matters. Is it any wonder that John and Charles were used by God to bring revival to England and America?
Years ago, several bible scholars were arguing over which translation of the Bible was best. One preferred the Kings James version, while others preferred the New American Standard, the New International Version, or the Amplified. But one scholar got up and said, “I personally preferred my mother’s translation. She translated each page of the Bible into life. It’s the most convincing translation I ever saw.”
Moms don’t let the modern mindset rob you of your holy calling. You have an important and influential job; so, don’t waste it on stuff that doesn’t matter as far as eternity is concerned. God has uniquely made you and my prayer is that you become everything that God intended and created you to be.
Dennis Lee is Senior Pastor at Living Waters Fellowship, Mesquite, Nevada. He presently has two books, “From Here to There: A Journey to Spiritual Transformation,” and “Wells of Living Waters,” He also writes a religious column for a local newspaper entitled, “Rediscover the Bible for Life,” along with daily devotionals and thoughts that he posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Living Waters Fellowship’s Website
So true. The way a child is going to be impacted by their mother for the Lord is not just by teaching them God’s word as they ought, but by also living it out in their lives before them. That means truly taking the time to build that relationship with them in order to do that. Our example to our children is very critical for them to truly grasp what it means to live for God. So much more of what our children glean from us is caught, not just taught. The more our lives truly reflect Jesus as we walk in the Spirit, the more of an impact we’re going to have on our children when we teach them God’s word.
Thank you Debbie, great word, appreciated.