MOMS

“Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! “And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭8:1, 32-33‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Moral

Opportunities 

Managed 

Strategically

    It's Impossible to predict what will be remembered from childhood or how accurate those details will be. The only thing we know is, consistency matters. Moms, you have an awesome responsibility. Teach truth by example. Teach faith through experience. Teach love in your compassionate involvement.

    When I was in seventh or eighth grade, one of my social studies teachers was attempting to help his class understand the ideological differences between Communism and American democracy. In that lesson religious differences were discussed.

    The teacher said, “Communist fought hard to remove the influence of religion by breaking down the family, But, were unsuccessful because while parents were put to work and the state was educating the children, grandmothers were moved from the rural areas into the urban centers to care for the children. Grandparents continued to teach the moral values of the church.” Moms and grandmothers you’re important.

“The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his mother taught him. O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, do not waste your strength on women, on those who ruin kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave alcohol. For if they drink, they may forget the law and not give justice to the oppressed.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:1-5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    Opportunities to do the right thing are everywhere. Teaching the next generation to recognize and respond to every opportunity managed strategically is a worthy goal. We learn appropriate Christian responses from our moms.

“I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.” ‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    Moms, Dads, Grandparents strategically managing opportunities to address moral issues within our society is the battle for the family. The only way to be victorious is wholehearted return to God. No family is perfect. There will be mistakes. But God accepts repentance.

“Then when you call, the Lord will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply. “Remove the heavy yoke of oppression. Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors! Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.” ‭Isaiah‬ ‭58:9-11‬ ‭NLT‬‬