I have! I just realized today that I have been deceived by the enemies lies. Though I know and have been taught truth, some things can get blurred over the years. Just enough for us to believe “it isn’t my job to do that.” In believing that, I have missed the mark!
I have believed that godly instruction through bible study and devotionals, fall strictly on my husband. I have allowed him to lead all studies and he does them well. He is a teacher by trade, and I have heaped quite a bit of pressure upon my husband to carry this alone.
Yes, he is to be the leader of our home. NO, the job doesn’t fall solely upon him. I have a responsibility to lead, in order for my daughters to see what it looks like for an older woman to lead a younger. According to Titus 2, I am to train them to be self-controlled, pure, busy at home and kind, (busy at home-they need to learn to cook, clean, grocery shop and care for the needs of someone besides themselves as well as their own needs.) God may not have a spouse for them and that is OK. He has a plan that I don’t know about. He will take care of that aspect. I need to train them in righteousness.
I am not saying that I never speak to them about the things of the Lord, but I need to be more intentional and that is where I fall short.
I can share something that God has laid on my heart. I can share verses at the dinner table that God has used to change me. My man has never internally experienced what a woman does. One of the girls said at the table, “Testosterone, you are all alone.” There are 4 of us ladies and my husband. He experiences the external result of the hormones, but tries to give lots of space when those things are taking place! Only I can share in those ways!
I have a tendency to overreact and parent out of fear. That doesn’t bring glory to God nor does it teach my daughters the best way to react. I am working on that.
Here is the truth that opened my eyes today from scripture.
“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching,” Proverbs, 1:8
“My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.” Proverbs 6:20
That thought was so important that He had that written down twice for us!
So my friends, if you are in the same sunken ship filled with holes, it’s time to bail out!
Let’s lead with wisdom!
“The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.” Proverbs 15:3
I want to listen today to the life-giving reproof!
Lord please forgive me for not being the leader in my home that I need to be. Not to be the head, but to be hands and feet that lead my daughters to Your throne. Thank You for Your love and tenderness to me.
In the name of Jesus we pray.
Love you friend!