“As we take practical steps to keep Scripture in our everyday life, we will relect Christ in the world without being of the world.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Titus 1:1-16
“As we take practical steps to keep Scripture in our everyday life, we will relect Christ in the world without being of the world.”
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Scripture for Reflection: Titus 1:1-16
“When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.”
~Catherine Ponder
“Forgiveness is nothing less than the way we heal the world. We heal the world by healing each and every one of our hearts. The process is simple, but it is not easy.”
~Bishop Desmond Tutu
“Loving God, please help me to love others in practical ways each day so I can leave a legacy of kindness that points others straight to You.”
~Our Daily Bread
“Heavenly Father, thank You that in every trial and disappointment You’re always close, offering comfort and strength to help me rise again.”
~Our Daily Bread
Scripture Reference: Titus 2:1-15
Key Verse: “The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the Word of God may not be blasphemed.” Titus 2: 3-5 (NKJV)
I don’t think of myself as old, but I notice people saying:
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Mrs. Love.”
“Mrs. Dorothea.”
Sometimes it feels weird when I’m addressed like that, instead of being called by my nickname, Dottie. And I still think of “Mrs. Love” as my mother-in-law, not me.
When I hear the phrase, “A Titus 2 woman,” I think of the women who take time to care about my spiritual growth. They share their wisdom, pray for me, and help me grow in faith. I count on their love, compassion, patience, and honesty. Being around them causes me to pray and ask God to help me be a woman like the women mentioned in this scripture passage.
Whenever I get calls and text messages, or during face-to face conversations, I realize younger women are reaching to me now, just like I reached out to the women who make such a difference in my life.
Am I a Titus 2 woman?
It is not easy to think of myself as one of the older, wiser women in this passage, but when a precious young woman asks me to be a prayer partner and keep her accountable for reading her Bible each day, I wonder if I am able to really help her?
I take time to pray for wisdom, and memories begin to flood mind:
-Of my mother kneeling with my sister, brother, and me, showing us the importance of prayer.
-Of my grandmother singing hymns of praise as she did her chores.
-Of my mother-in-law sitting in the kitchen, sharing her life story as she taught me to cook some of her favorite meals.
-Of my aunts working with the youth at our church.
-Of the older women at church who encouraged me to trust God throughout my challenges.
They took time to help me become a better wife, mother, and woman.
Can I be that type of example for someone else? It scares me and makes me think about my walk with God. How do I teach that? And I think about those women again.
How do they help me? Thinking about them helps me release my fears and turn to God.
The Lord is my strength, gives me wisdom, provides for my needs. I realize I can share with her and learn with her too.
Now, I can accept and understand the respect I’m given as an older woman. I’m honored to be seen that way, and I ask God to help me be the voice of wisdom these young people need.
Prayer: Thank You, Father, for the young people in our lives. Give us patience, compassion, wisdom, and the will to embrace them. Help us equip the next generation so they can change the world for Your glory. Amen.
Extending Kindness: Reach out to a young person in your life and let them know that you are praying for them.
“Jesus makes peace and reconciliation possible for all who believe in Him through His death and resurrection. If Jesus is our peace, let’s not let our differences divide us. He’s made us one by His blood.”
~Con Campbell
Scripture for Reflection: Ephesians 2:11-22
“Father, help me to trust You and honor You when I can’t see Your hand or understand Your plan.”
~Our Daily Bread
“To become overburdened with sin or distracted by things outside of God’s purpose for us is to carry an unnecessary weight.”
~Karen Pimpo
Scripture for Reflection: Hebrews 12:1-3
“Heavenly Father, I praise You for never changing. Your mercies are ‘new every morning!’ Help me to look forward to what You have for me today.”
~Our Daily Bread