Words

Words

Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by any evil.

Psalm 119:133

A young man who hoped to be chosen as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River was nearing the end of his job interview. The interviewer, curious to discover if the young man was aware of the dangers of the river, asked if he knew where all the rocks were. The young man wisely responded, “No, sir, I do not know where all the rocks are, but I know where they aren’t.” He got the job.

As moms, we need help navigating the river of motherhood. Although each of our routes is slightly different, wisdom to know where the rocks aren’t is available to us all. It’s available in the form of words—God’s words. “For the Lord grants wisdom! His every word is a treasure of knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6, TLB). God’s words give us discernment for what it true, right, and lasting. His words are more valuable than gold or silver. His words are something we need to hear every day of motherhood—even after our kids have left home!

Just as we need a recipe to bake a cake or instructions to locate the correct soccer field for a child’s game, we need the words of the Bible for all the situations that motherhood brings our way. We need them to help us avoid rocks like jealousy, selfish ambition, and angry outbursts. And most of all, we need them to point us to Christ, who is the source of all wisdom.

Faithful Guide,

Thanks for the gift of your Word. We would be lost without it. Amen.