My mom sent me this email the other day. I found it so encouraging, I wanted to share it!

written by Connie Witter

Jesus Made You a Godly Mother

She opens her mouth in skillful and godly wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness giving counsel and instruction. Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied).

Proverbs 31:26, 28

     When I was a little girl I dreamed of growing up and being a mother. These verses describe the kind of mother I wanted to be. After I had children, I discovered that parenting, although the most rewarding job in the world, it was also the most difficult. My children were eternal beings and although I could not take any material thing in this world to heaven with me, I could take my children. They would live forever! The responsibility of raising them correctly, being a good example, disciplining them, and teaching them about Jesus concerned me at times because I wanted them to grow up and live for Jesus. As far as I knew this was all up to me. Would I fail or succeed at this very important job that God had given me? Because my focus was on me, I lived under the law when it came to raising my children, and it didn’t bring me peace.

     Then I found a better way in Jesus! The Holy Spirit taught me that Jesus became sin to make you and me righteous and godly mothers (Galatians 3:14,15). What peace fills your soul when you realize that He equipped you with everything you need (His wisdom, His power, His promises) to secure your success.

     When we look to Jesus, He empowers us with His grace to bear the fruit of a godly mother (Phillipians 2:13). When we fail, He reminds us of who we are and redeems all our mistakes. With Jesus, it’s a no fail policy because it’s not about our ability or wisdom, but rather His ability and wisdom working through us. All we have to do is ask and trust Him.

     When we give up depending on ourselves and truly depend on Him, He works powerfully through us and brings Proverbs 31:26 & 28 to pass in our lives. It’s a promise we have in Jesus, and He’s faithful to perform His Word!