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The Value of A Matriarch: Mother's Day 2010







This is dedicated to the memory of my Mother Patricia Elaine Woodley and Grandmother Virgie Lee Jones.



A Matriarch is an older woman worthy of respect and honor .

Recently I was asked to briefly share what is a matriarch. Immediately, my mind reflected on what does God's Word says in Proverbs 31 and Titus 2 concerning women and mothers. As I thought more deeply I meditated on my own mother and her mother (which was the only grandmother I knew) and I drew conclusions not only from scripture but also from experience. Some of this experience is colored by older women in the church of my youth and what I remember from my great grandmothers.

Why does this matter? Girls should care because they need to know see through all the conflicting messages about women. Boys need to know to gain insight into the type of girls they choose as friends. Young women need to know so they can have a goal in their womanhood. Young men need to know what character traits and qualties to look for in a woman. Finally, older women should use this as a mirror to see if they indeed reflect the traits of a matriach.

A Matriarch is an older woman worthy of respect and honor . Though she is not perfect; she is:
Trustworthy
Never petty always generous
Resourceful
Organized
Purposeful
Respectful and respected
Cheerful
An example to younger women
Praised by her family and children
Shares and lives God's Word and points people to Christ

It is never too late for a woman to become who God destined her to be. I am both a witness and example of the impact of a matriach can have. Our families need these women, as do neighborhoods, churches, cities and societies long for women to reach their God appointed purpose. Ladies be encouraged to becoming and older woman worthy of respect an honor. Men encourage your sisters, wives and daughter to attain this goal. True matriarchs help form the core of our families and society. Blessings!

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