Wise Words

Recently, God has been convicting me about using my words wisely. My parents have told me often to watch what I say and ask myself if what I’m saying is edifying to others. God has given me two great examples of this in my life. My Dad and Mom are always encouraging others. Although they are both very different in the way they express themselves, they are wonderful examples of sensibility. For instance, my mom is often quiet. When she does speak to someone she is thoughtful, loving, and wise. I rarely (if ever) hear her saying something thoughtless. Now, God has given my dad the gift of making people feel comfortable and at ease when they are around him. So he may crack a joke during a conversation. Although, he may not be as quiet as my mom, he is still using wisdom with his words. He and Mom are always motivating people to love God and obey Him. I hope I can be more like them as they strive to be more like Christ.

Kristin

Mothers: The Best Role Model

In our modern day we look to movie stars, fictional characters, and feminists as our role models. However, we don’t seem to realize that the best person for us to pattern our lives after (other than Jesus Christ) is right under our noses. She is your mother.

Our mothers, although not perfect, are living their lives to glorify God. Where movie stars are consumed with themselves, our mothers are giving of themselves, by serving their families. While fictional characters are being saved by knights in shining armor, our mothers are raising godly offspring for the next generation. When feminists are trying to display their worth, our mothers are proving it, by obeying God’s Word.

Young ladies, we must look to someone other than trendy images of the afore mentioned women. Our mothers have taken care of us from the moment of birth and taught us all we know of life. Why should it stop there? We still have the opportunity to learn all we can from the person who knows all of our difficulties and areas that we struggle in. Let’s not allow this moment to slip through our fingers.

Jordan