Moms Need Moms

“Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves too much wine. They are to teach what is good, ⁴ and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, ⁵ to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.” Titus 2: 3-5

Have you ever wished there was a class for mothers?  Do you or have you ever felt alone at any point in time while mothering your children? Do you sometimes wish you had someone who would not judge you for feeling overwhelmed or maybe just a mommy circle to hang out with from time to time?  Guess, what? You are NOT alone.

You know that perfect mom (BTW: there’s no such person) you totally admire. Chances are, she feels just as overwhelmed as you; maybe even more.  We all experience times where we feel we are in over our heads. Many of us have simply mastered how to suppress our emotions with a smile. Personally, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve felt frustrated and overwhelmed with the duties of motherhood. As a matter of fact, I actually had a few moments today.  Although I have a wonderful mom, who gives me great advice, there are still times when I wish I had a mommy group for support. I have days where it gets so intense that all I can do is pray and cry.

God knew the challenges of being a wife and/or mother are real.  He knew there would be lonely times, when we would feel as if no one else had been there or could possibly understand. He knew younger mothers, would not only need a support group but training as well. That is why the word of God instructs the older women to train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, Titus 2:3-5. So why aren’t older more Christian women taking time to pour into us younger women? Could it be they feel we will not listen? Could it be they don’t feel needed or appreciated?

No matter the answer, the fact remains younger women need the wisdom of older women and we also need to support each other. I want to encourage older women to find a younger woman and reach out to her. You may be surprised at her response. If she is reluctant, keep trying. If that fails, try reaching out to another young lady. Keep trying until you have found that special young woman who God has called you to help.

Do you feel there is a lack of godly mentorship for young mothers? If so, what do you think needs to be done to change that?