"Mother's Day"

The Foundation of Faith: Honoring Godly Women and Preserving Our Values

In a world that seems to be spinning off its axis, where good is called evil and evil is celebrated as good, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. Our foundations—the very bedrock of our families, communities, and nation—are under relentless attack. But what can the righteous do when the foundations are being destroyed?

This question, posed in Psalms 11:3, serves as both a warning and a challenge to believers today. It's a call to action, urging us to stand firm in our faith and to honor the godly women who have laid the groundwork for our spiritual lives.

The Virtuous Woman: A Timeless Ideal

Proverbs 31 paints a vivid picture of the virtuous woman—a paragon of strength, wisdom, and faith. She is hardworking and resourceful, managing both home and business affairs with skill. Her heart overflows with charity, her arms always open to those in need. She possesses strength and preparedness, facing life's challenges with dignity and resilience.

This virtuous woman speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction. Her generosity, diligence, and selfless love for her family shine as a beacon of hope in a darkening world. It's a portrait that may seem old-fashioned to some, but it's precisely this "old-fashioned" character that our society desperately needs.

The Power of a Godly Heritage

Consider the impact of godly women across generations. Picture a grandmother, rocking in her chair, clutching a well-worn Bible, fervently praying for her children and grandchildren by name. Imagine a mother, faced with overwhelming challenges, who refuses to abandon her family and instead instills unshakeable values of honesty, hard work, and faith in her children.

These women may not have had formal education or worldly riches, but their legacy of faith and character has shaped generations. Their old-fashioned commitment to truth, their unwavering trust in God, and their sacrificial love have laid a foundation stronger than any modern skyscraper.

The Dubai Tower, standing at 2,716 feet, required over 110,000 tons of cement poured into 192 pillars to support its massive structure. How much more critical, then, is the spiritual foundation we lay for our families and society?

A Culture Under Siege

Today, everything that has traditionally anchored our society is under attack—our language, our history, our laws, our values, our very understanding of family and gender. The enemy knows that if he can destroy the family, he can destroy everything else.

But here's where we must stand firm: We serve the same unchanging God that our great-grandmothers served. He is "the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). This truth is our anchor in turbulent times.

The Call to Old-Fashioned Character

Being "old-fashioned" doesn't mean rejecting modern conveniences or progress. It means holding fast to timeless values and unshakeable faith. It's about being modest in dress, speech, and lifestyle while navigating the complexities of the modern world.

In Revelation 3:16, we're warned of a lukewarm church—one more influenced by culture than influencing it. As believers, we're called to be in the world but not of it, to be thermostats that change the temperature of our environment rather than thermometers that merely reflect it.

What Can the Righteous Do?

1. Embrace Salvation: If you haven't already, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Without this foundation, it's impossible to truly know God's truth and way.

2. Find Rest in Christ: Jesus invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest (Matthew 11:28). In a world designed to tear us down, Christ offers peace and restoration.

3. Persist in Prayer and Godly Living: What this generation does in moderation, the next may do to excess. But we have God's promise that if we sow faithfully, we will reap a harvest if we don't give up (Galatians 6:9).

4. Guard the Next Generation: Satan's strategy is long-term. If he can't get you, he'll target your children or grandchildren. Like water dripping on a rock, he seeks to erode faith over time. Our job is to be more diligent, more faithful, and more committed to keeping God's truth before our families.

The Power of a Praying Woman

Never underestimate the power of a godly woman's prayers. You may not have a pulpit or a stadium, but when you pray, all of heaven listens. There's nothing as potent as a mother passionate for her children's spiritual welfare.

A Challenge for Today

This Mother's Day, let's honor the godly women who have shaped our lives and recommit ourselves to being that kind of influence for the next generation. If you're not praying with and for your children, start today. If you've been wavering in your faith, now is the time to stand firm.

Remember, what seems hopeless to us is an opportunity for God to work. Keep doing all you can, as much as you can, as long as you can. Trust God with your children, teach them to follow Christ, and hold fast to His promises.

In a world where the foundations are under attack, let us be the ones who stand firm, who pray fervently, and who pass on a legacy of faith that can withstand any storm. For when we are rooted in Christ, no attack can ultimately prevail against us.