Like mother, like daughter....

I recently read an article from Home Life magazine that really encouraged and convicted me at the same time. As a mother, and especially a mother to daughters I pray that I can be a Godly example to them and train them up to be wonderful women of God. I want to positively impact their lives. I know children truly are reflections of their parents.

The article listed 10 things a daughter should see a mother doing regularly. I wanted to share it with you...even if you have sons....I think the article should have said 10 things your CHILDREN should see you doing.

Love to all,

Leah

Let your children catch you doing these 10 things.....

1. Read your Bible regularly and pray out loud.

2. Treat your husband with the utmost respect.

3.Dress and behave modestly.

4. Look well to the ways of your household.

5. Speak kindly to unkind people.

6. Reach out to the poor as well as those in need.

7. Keep a positive attitude, even in difficult circumstances.

8. Give honor to your parents and inlaws.

9. Turn off the TV, when inappropriate programs are on.

10. Tell the truth.

They all sound so simple, right? However, I know I have fallen short on these many times. I hope these encourage you in a few small practical ways to be a Godly example to the little people in your life.

What you say and what you do each and every day matters and will make a big difference in the lives of our children. And when you hear someone say, " They are just like their mom", well....you know how you will feel! :)

A Wife of Noble Character

Proverbs 31:10-31(NLT)

¹⁰ Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
¹¹ Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
¹² She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

¹³ She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
¹⁴ She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar.
¹⁵ She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.

¹⁶ She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
¹⁷ She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
¹⁸ She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.

¹⁹ Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.
²⁰ She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.
²¹ She has no fear of winter for her household,
for everyone has warm clothes.

²² She makes her own bedspreads.
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.
²³ Her husband is well known at the city gates,
where he sits with the other civic leaders.
²⁴ She makes belted linen garments
and sashes to sell to the merchants.

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
²⁶ When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
²⁷ She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.

²⁸ Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
²⁹ “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
³¹ Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.