SEEKING WISDOM

Monday, October 18, 2004

To All Women of God

A Story by Jennifer Anne Messing
I was fourteen years old when my oldest brother, Joe, got married. For several years Joe and his wife, Regina, could not afford a place of their own, so my Mom graciously permitted them to live with us for as long as they needed.
Their first two children were later born, and spent their early years in our home. It felt strange to be called 'Aunt Jennifer' at seventeen.

What I have always remembered, and cherished, is the wonderful example of virtuous womanhood my sister-in-law demonstrated. Quietly, without preaching, she taught me by example how to be a loving wife and mother, as well as a diligent manager of household affairs. My own mother, a busy career woman, was rarely ever home--so I spent many pleasant hours conversing with Regina, observing her kind and gentle demeanor.

I am now married and a mother of two young daughters. I am so thankful that God purposed for Joe and Regina to live in our home for that season. It was the perfect time for me to learn how to be a loving wife and mother. Now it's my turn to set a good example for my daughters, and other young girls in my life who need a role model.
"Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands." Titus 2:3-5 NIV
PRAYER: Lord, thanks for women who model virtuous womanhood. May we all instruct younger believers in godliness by our example; in your name. Amen.