“Last of all I want to remind you that your strength must come from the Lord’s mighty power within you”
(Ephesians 6:10).
When my saintly mother became a Christian at 16, she immediately determined to become a woman of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. She devoted her life to my father and to the rearing of seven children.
Through the years, as I have observed her attitudes and actions closely, I have never seen her do anything that reflected negatively on the Lord.
As a result, my life has been greatly affected in a positive way. There is no question in my mind that everything God has done and ever will do in and through me will be, in no small measure, a result of those unique, godly qualities of my mother, and especially of her prayers.
In today’s world, there often is considerable criticism of a woman who finds her fulfillment as a wife, mother and homemaker, as though such roles are demeaning to the woman. The popular thought is that there is something better, such as a professional career.
I would not minimize the fact that there are gifted women who should be involved in business and professional life, but in most cases this would be a secondary role compared to the privilege of being a mother, especially a godly Christian mother in whose life the fruit of the Spirit is demonstrated.
What I can say about my mother, I believe my sons can say about theirs, for Vonette has demonstrated those same Godly, Christlike qualities toward them as a mother – and, as a wife, toward me.
These two examples underscore a wonderful, basic truth of supernatural living: As we continue to live supernaturally, walking in the power and under the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit, the personality and character of Christ become more and more a part of us.
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-20
Today’s Action Point:
When I need special strength – whether physical or spiritual – I will claim by faith the Lord’s mighty power within me to meet the need.
Related Links:
Read about another extraordinary mother:
http://www.retirementwithapurpose.com/rarpeopleperson.html
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