Mom Heart Moments #3

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

“THE MOTHER IS THE FOUNTAIN-HEAD of the Home. The home is the fountain-head of society and of the Church of Christ. And no influences in the universe contribute so much toward guiding immortal souls Heavenward as the Home and the Mother. If I were asked to name any one principle that seems to have an almost universal application, it would be this one: show me the mother and I will show you the man! Next to the sovereign grace of God, the influence of a mother’s teachings and example is the most effective in moulding character and shaping destiny.”^a

These words, written over a hundred years ago, are still very powerful today. Perhaps they are even more powerful now, in a culture where an understanding of the importance of mothers to the overall well-being of soul of the next generation has been lost. How affirming it is to see that truth of past generations still applies to us today.

Often, I find that in the absence of a clear enough vision for their children and homes, mothers replace conviction and vision with lots of activities and distractions for their children. As a result of all this rushing around to endless lessons and buying the newest curriculum and technology for their children, moms feel like they are accomplishing something. However, a focus on home life is the key to civilizing our children, and thereby our nation.

From the beginning of time, God created the home to be a place sufficient to nurture genius, excellence, graciousness, and grand civility. But the key factor is nothing that can be purchased or owned. The accomplishment of this grand life is found only in the soul of a mother personally mentoring her children through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Do you have a vision for your family? Write down your dreams and goals in order to have a true focus for the time you spend together.