The Way of the Culture

“In an absence of biblical conviction – we will go the way of the culture.” - Sally Clarkson

I’m not a ‘groupie’ kind of person – OK, maybe with music -  but not with teachers. But, through the years, I’ve found Sally Clarkson’s ability to take you to a new place in mothering, refreshing beyond words. With her teachings, she does to ‘mothering’ what Beth Moore does to ‘scripture’. I highly recommend anything she’s about.

BTW – I DO think The Mission of Motherhood is a modern day classic and I don’t say that lightly.

I spent last weekend at the Mom Heart Conference with hundreds of other moms of all ages. Every year it’s fresh and new. When I can’t go, I love to hear what I missed. I thought you would too. I’ve written her words verbatim – {mine are in these}.

• Our “culture gives you permission to be a weak person, to compromise.”
• “God wants to do something bigger and better and different than you’ve ever thought.” {Above and beyond what we ask or think …}
• “Be the conductor of your own symphony.”
• “The more scripture you read, the greater the vocabulary the Lord has to speak to you.” {Wow!}
• Think back when you started … “are you the mother you thought you would be?” {This was a challenge to regroup and get back on track – not a rebuke}
• “What does your personality need to prosper and be refreshed?” {Do you need quiet, order, conversation, more action, strategy?}
• “Picture yourself as somebody who has the art of God flowing through your life.”
• “If your children are reacting to you and angry, it’s because they want to be understood.” {Do you have your child’s heart?}
• “Make (your kids) work hard and reward them like crazy!”
• “Do you feel guilty when your kids don’t get all their work done, even though you never get all your work done?” {Ouch!}
• “Food is an extremely important aspect of discipleship.”  {especially when you have boys} Proverbs 1:9-5
• Psalm 118:24 ”The people dancing were thought to be fools by the people who could not hear the music.”  {Don’t expect the world to understand}
• “Wherever you are on the continuum of ideals – just move forward.” {Don’t live in guilt}
• “We all have a chance to be faithful.”Heb 10:19-25 {Ours is at home when only our kids are watching}
• Resolve in your heart to – “endure to the end … finish strong.” Heb. 10:32-39

I came away with my own ‘punch list’.(Prov. 14:1) Mostly, I came away with fresh air – I feel like I can breathe again as a mom. My hope is renewed and my vision … rearranged.

Join me next year?

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