Posted in Spiritual Applications

This morning, darling hubby and I were reading God's Word

and the Holy Spirit gripped my heart with much of the passage,

but a particular verse continues to echo throughout my mind...

"Brethren, be followers together of me,

  and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample." ~ Philippians 3:17

What bold statements for Paul to make

"... be followers together of me..."

"... ye have us for an ensample."

This Scripture provoked many questions and thoughts in my mind...

"Am I following Christ in such a way

that I can require my children to be followers of me, like me?"

"Am I walking in such a way

that my children can use me as an example to follow in righteousness?"

"Am I being the spiritual 'leader' that I can be as a mother so they can follow?"

"Am I being the spiritual example that I can be as a mother?"

"Is my example worth following?"

What a responsibility I have as the Mama Shepherd.

I thank the Lord that He does not let me remain in 'blissful' ignorance,

but that He loves me, shows me, convicts me, convinces me, teaches me,

grows me, guides me, encourages me, and enables me.