Mom Heart Moments #11

Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? On top of the heights beside the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gates, at the opening to the city, at the entrance of the doors, she cries out: “To you, O men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of men. O naive ones, understand prudence; and, O fools, understand wisdom. Listen, for I will speak noble things; and the opening of my lips will reveal right things.”

IT’S ALWAYS A JOY WHEN all my children find their way back to the nest, and this time was no exception. We have had rousing discussions this weekend in our home with family and friends who have different opinions about so many issues —from “How should we try to reach a postmodern culture?” to “What is really important to the Lord?” and on to “What is the appropriate balance between ideals and grace, passion, and redemption?” It has been good for me to enter the world of a younger generation, to see how they think, and to ask what my part is in offering truth in a way that can be understood. All of the input I receive from differing points of view prepares me to be a better thinker and more insightful into the souls and ways of people, and it ultimately makes me a better steward of His messages.

Yet I see from today’s Scripture that there is a need for a voice of wisdom, to echo the voice of the Holy Spirit that calls to my children. Sometimes it’s my voice box He uses! If I have taken time to fill my own soul with wisdom, I find I have great confidence to speak to my children and help shape their opinions about these important issues.

Do you see yourself as an echo of God’s wisdom in your children’s lives? Remember that taking time to listen to their ideas and opinions opens their hearts and helps them listen to your own.