“Hear my son, your father’s instruction;
And do not forsake your mother’s teaching;
Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head,
And ornaments about your neck.”  Proverbs 1:8-9
And,
“My son, observe then commandment of your father,
And do not forsake the teaching of your mother,
Bind them continually on your heart;
Tie them about your neck.”  Proverbs 6:20-21

Parents are to be mindful of the great responsibility they have for the care and teaching of their children.  We live in a world that is bent on capturing children’s attention, manipulating them with things, information and fears,
far beyond their age and understanding.

Beside keeping our children in prayer, our lives are to be an example expressing a difference.  The question is, does my conduct, my Christian walk, reflect Christ?  We have looked at the following Scriptures in the past, and reminding ourselves is a good thing to do.

Do I walk in newness of life?
“Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.”  Romans 6:4

I am different: I’m a new creation,
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation, old things have passed away; behold all things have become new.”  2 Corinthians 5:17
 
Do I walk sensitive to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
“…walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.  For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh…”  Galatians 5:16-17

Do I walk consistently?
“…walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”  Ephesians 4:1-3
Do I walk in selfless love?
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.”  Ephesians 5:1-2

Do I walk with caution?
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise.”  Ephesians 5:15

Does my walk express Christ?
“…Whoever keeps His (Jesus) word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected.  By this we know that we are in Him; the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.”  1 John 2:5-6

If our walk is not consistent with our words, how will our words be received by our children?  Parents, instruct your children in the Word.  Pray that through God’s Word and your conduct, they will develop the wisdom, understanding and discernment to resist the pull of the world’s lifestyle.  Their lives depend on it.

God bless each of you mothers on this special day.  Thank you Lord for the mother You chose for each of us.  With grateful hearts we say, Thank You!  Amen