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Thought for the Week from AMUA
Sunday 19th March, 2023
Biblical role models
‘I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also’
(2 Timothy 1:5).
I sometimes ask friends which teacher had the biggest influence on them and why. We sometimes forget that the real answer is likely to be our parents. Timothy was one of Paul’s closest associates and is famous to this day for his work for Jesus. But notice how he came to know the Lord and be shaped: it was through two godly women, his mother and grandmother. Again and again I notice the powerful effects of grandmothers in influencing the lives of the next generations. The role model for girls and boys could hardly be more powerful – and of course not merely for children. We model Christ amongst our friends and in our community.
Question for thought: Am I showing the Christian life to those around me?
Gracious Lord, we give thanks for the many members in Brisbane Diocese. Pray for Jenny Bullock and the Executive as they continue to reach out to their communities. May members of Mothers Union groups continue to be companions to each other and strive to share God’s love in all of their relationships and interactions.
Biblical role models
‘I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also’
(2 Timothy 1:5).
I sometimes ask friends which teacher had the biggest influence on them and why. We sometimes forget that the real answer is likely to be our parents. Timothy was one of Paul’s closest associates and is famous to this day for his work for Jesus. But notice how he came to know the Lord and be shaped: it was through two godly women, his mother and grandmother. Again and again I notice the powerful effects of grandmothers in influencing the lives of the next generations. The role model for girls and boys could hardly be more powerful – and of course not merely for children. We model Christ amongst our friends and in our community.
Question for thought: Am I showing the Christian life to those around me?
Gracious Lord, we give thanks for the many members in Brisbane Diocese. Pray for Jenny Bullock and the Executive as they continue to reach out to their communities. May members of Mothers Union groups continue to be companions to each other and strive to share God’s love in all of their relationships and interactions.