"I don't know. I think I suck at what I do, but I think I'm improving some and sucking less." Then she went on and on about how awesome I am (ok so I made that part up), but anyways...
So I replied, "Well, if it makes you feel any better, at least once a day I think I suck at being a Mom, but I keep on doing it everyday." That made her giggle.
Thinking about things on the drive home from work made me think about the heirarchies of life and how we're all changing endlessly in our stages in life. It made me think of Titus 2.
Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine.
They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands,
that the word of God may not be reviled.
Titus 2:3-5
God has placed so many incredible women in my life to guide me on His path. I just thought that I should mention a few of them here.
1. My Mother - one of my fondest memories of my Mom was from when I was little and I would get up in the morning and go into her room. She would be sitting in bed reading the Bible and looking very very sleepy. I never understood why she got up so early. She has always prayed for me and encouraged me to seek the scriptures for answers when I had questions. She loves Jesus.
2. My Grandmother's - Granny Gwen and Mimi both attended the same church, First Presbyterian in Boone, NC. I always admired their social networking between the other women of the church and how they served one another. I dreamed for the day when I would have friendships like that and chances to serve my community.
3. My BFF Catherine - when I was lost, she actively sought me and lead me back to Christ by example. Irregardless of how busy or crazy her life is, she is leading women's Bible studies and pursuing the hearts of women near and far. Did I mention she's an awesome Mom to a genius child too?
4. Cheryl Hunter - Catherine's Mom is a Jesus-freak. And the thing that I love about Cheryl is that she'll flat out tell you how it is. There is no BS with Cheryl. And for someone who is used to having her hand held, that is wild.
5. My Community Group Ladies - Melisa Harrison, Kathy Benedyk, and Sarah Dixon. They are all Mama's who have just a smidgen' of a year-or-two on me, and they are living out Titus 2 as we speak. They have coached me and encouraged me and led me to God's word over and over and over. They are living proof that God's word is true and righteous and is applicable to today's world. When I moved out here almost 4 years ago I prayed for women like these in my life, and God answered my prayers. They are local and fabulous, I love their hearts.
I am sure that there are a few more fabulous ladies out there who have lived out Titus 2 in my life, but its almost 1 in the morning and my brain is turning into mush.
So in closing, Thank you to all who have contributed to me knowing and loving Jesus. Thanks for encouraging me to grow and to "improve more and suck less."
