Mentor, Molder, Mother

“The Mother is the fountain-head of the Home. The home is the fountain head of society and of the Church of Christ. And no influences in the universe contribute so much toward guiding immortal souls Heavenward as the Home and the Mother. If I were asked to name any one principle that seems to have an almost universal application, it would be this one: show me the mother and I will show you the man! Next to the sovereign grace of God, the influence of a mother’s teachings and example is the most effective in moulding character and shaping destiny.”^a

These words, written over a hundred years ago, are still very powerful today. Often times, mothers replace conviction and vision with lots of activities and distractions for their children. As a result of all this rushing around to endless lessons and buying the newest curriculum and technology for their children, moms feel like they are accomplishing something. However, a focus on home life is the key to civilizing our children and thereby our nation.

From the beginning of time, God created the home to be a place sufficient to nurture genius, excellence, graciousness, and grand civility. But the key factor is nothing that can be purchased or owned. The accomplishment of this grand life is found only in the soul of a mother personally mentoring her children through the power of the Holy Spirit.

His Promises

Direct your children onto the right path,

and when they are older, they will not leave it.

And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

A house is built by wisdom

and becomes strong through good sense.

Through knowledge its rooms are filled

with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.