Mother's Day

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and I have to say, I have a lot of wonderful women around me who have been Mothers to me. From the women who taught me in church to the mothers of my friends to the babysitters I had growing up, I have always had older women around me who have taken responsibility to show me the right way to live.

I appreciate all of their varied point of view, and how they never shied away from telling me the truth. I have learned my ABCs, been taught the fundamentals of the Bible, was given the instructions on how to be a ‘lady’, and a host of other building blocks of life through the examples they have given me.

Now that I am older, I find myself picking up the torch and dispensing the same instruction to the young girls coming up behind me. I’m actually seeking out more ways that I can provide a greater impact to young girls as I see that more of them are falling into ways that are not honorable or upright.

Too many girls think that video chicks, gold diggers, strippers, and women who seek the limelight are the only ones who have a chance at gaining success and fortune. I know that there are so many bright inventions, businesses and organizations that are not in existence because of the girls who are distracted by gaining things and chasing after fame. Whatever I can do to stem the tide, I’m willing to step up and do.

So, Happy Mother’s Day, to all of the women who helped raise me. A special Happy Day to my own mom, who was a model of strength, love, and diligence for me and my sister. And to all of you ladies who don’t have any children – like me – you have a whole community of young girls who are in desperate need of your guidance and vision. Look back to how you made it to where you are today and recognize all of the women who helped lift you to that place. Your strong support can help another girl to her place of promise also.

Verse of the Day: …be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. I Timothy 4:12b