Imparting Wisdom-A Titus 2 Mom

Titus 2:3-5 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may ^[b]encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored

Have you ever longed for an older woman to take you under her wing, to encourage you, equip you, and train you to become a “Proverbs 31” woman? I would imagine that most of us have at one time or another. And many of us probably have at least one woman that comes to mind when we are struggling or need advice. But have you ever thought that all of us are “older woman” to at least someone? And most importantly to our daughters. We can start at a very early age being a Titus 2 mom, instilling within them these virtues.

We can show them through our speech, our attitudes, and our actions what it truly means to love our husbands, to love our children, to be workers at home, and to do all of these in a way that honors God. This is an overwhelming task. And one not to be taken lightly. But if we are not diligent with this responsibility the results can be heartbreaking.

As the days stretch before us and the endless list of “chores” seems to smother us every day, we tend to start grumbling and murmuring. We get impatient and say things that we really don’t mean. I mean how many times have you and I said things such as, “I am so tired of this!” “This is so unfair!” I just can’t take this anymore!” or “I have had enough, I am DONE!”? These emotion filled statements might seem harmless but they aren’t. Our daughters see and hear so much from us, and they forget very little. These statements can greatly impact their dreams and goals for the rest of their lives.

If my girls hear me mumbling about how much work this life is, how hard the days get, and how overwhelmed I feel over and over again why would they desire to choose this lifestyle? I need to show by my example what a privilege it is to serve the family that God has blessed me with. And to do so I need to do it willingly, joyfully, and patiently.

It is much easier to start training them when they are young and don’t know any other way of life. When we have each day to include them in our tasks and they think it is fun, is a perfect time to start. They learn so much as young children. Skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and submission. When they see our marriage full of serving each other and working through the tough times it helps them to build a healthy and God honoring concept of a God honoring women’s life.

So, dear sister, as you go through your days and you teach little ones, wipe noses, wash more socks than any one person should have to, or clean up the 1,000th spill on your freshly mopped floor, remember that they are watching. You are molding their hearts and if you truly desire to see them choose this life of homemaker we must show them that, though it is hard, it is truly a blessing to be called to this lifestyle.