Saturday, December 31, 2011

Reflection


Dominos, when placed strategically in close proximity to each other, will directly influence the next one in succession as the impact of energy is exerted against it; domino to domino.  It is fun to watch the end result as the first domino is touched with just enough force to move it into the next one in line.  This domino effect reminds me, somewhat, of the birth of a baby girl and how the influence of her mother impacts that baby through adolescent years to adulthood. 

A chain reaction of ongoing influence is the energy that impacts each daughter; generation to generation.  The very attributes of a daughter can depend greatly upon the nature and makeup of her momma, including, but not limited to, the personal relationship that is generated between the two.  This special bonding between mother and daughter begins early at the very moment the newborn baby is placed into the arms of an awaiting, tired, but fulfilled mother.

As Mommy lies there looking into the eyes of her baby girl, the pain of child birth strangely fades from memory.  Everything and everyone in the room take second place as she gently draws this new addition closely to her bosom where the warmth of her body exudes a calming effect upon the tiny, but active miracle of God. 

As she welcomes her baby and begins the nurturing and caressing that only a mother knows how to give, her eyes fill with tears of joy and then course down rose colored cheeks; flush from the ordeal of giving birth.  Though mother and daughter may be surrounded by a room full of other influences, Mommy and baby have become as one. 

New life has begun with Mom’s love now expressed, and the embellished security from her is just the beginning of a lifetime of giving.  Just as this new mother, my daughter, received unconditional love and compassion from her mom before her, my wife, and her mom before her, my mother-in-law, which is a virtuous woman of God, so shall my daughter give to her own flesh and blood the same attention and love now that she has been blessed with a daughter.

Webster’s New World Dictionary defines daughter as:  “A female descendant.”  I would like to think of a newborn daughter as God’s gift of life; the reflection of two people that are in love with each other.  This perfect being, an innocent life, is the special prize that is entrusted to parents that can provide sensitive and compassionate guidance that is most needed, while exercising grounded wisdom as the baby is molded into the likeness of her mother. 

As mother molds and shapes her little girl into a woman of integrity and greatness, this much wanted daughter becomes the virtuous woman spoken of in the Bible.  “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her;” (Proverbs 31:28).  She becomes the desirable and much sought after woman that so many men are hoping to find as a mate someday. 

Goodness in a person does not merely happen—it is formed.  It’s the daily subscribing of Mom’s influence, which impacts a daughter the most.  As she watches her mom with learning eyes, she takes on her traits.  A mother’s influence in the informative years of a female child speaks volumes of how the rest of this child’s life will be impacted. 

A mother, full of wisdom, takes note as to who will provide the most positive persuasion for learning.  She listens to conversations and judges whether or not words of life are being spoken in her daughter’s presence and takes appropriate action to insure a healthy environment.  A godly mother controls what her child sees and hears, thus, directing her toward excellence. 

A sensitive, discerning mother does not leave the training and rearing of her little girl to others.  She is there when her baby rolls over for the first time; she has her hands outstretched to receive her baby as she takes her first steps; and she is there to hear her baby speak the first word. 

The presence of Mom is the under girding factor that brings stability to her child.  An informed mother knows that her child’s mind is most impressionable at a young age and understands that she will more than likely pattern herself after those spending the most time with her—providing the most influence; be it positive or negative.

I believe that God has intended for mom’s to live their lives circumspectly and with honor before their daughters, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, and year by year, until such time that separation takes place and daughter leaves her mother to cleave with her own husband, where the cycle of life and the giving of herself as an example to her own daughter begins.

This daughter, now a woman, has learned virtue through the example of her caring mom.  The influence of Mom’s tender touch, compassionate words, and attitude toward life, find lodging in the makeup of her inner being.  The daughter, now a precious jewel, can be offered to a godly man that is praying and looking for God’s perfect soul-mate for himself; that special person with whom he can spend a lifetime loving, thus, repeating the process of life-impacting influences all over again.

My daughter is a loving and kind person.  When I observe her loving her newly born daughter in much the same way as her mom before her, I rejoice, because my heart is filled with pride.  I see the example of my wife’s influence being mirrored in the same loving and caring manner.  I know that my granddaughter will turn out to be a jewel, just as her mom is.  She too will be a woman of God that will one day put into practice the same values that her mom, my daughter, taught her.

(Proverbs 31:10), “Who can find a virtuous wife?  For her worth is far above rubies.”

As long as Jesus tarries His coming, and keeps blessing us with baby girls, I know that there will always be at least one young lady on earth that God can present to a faithful man that is praying, “Please Lord, send me the one that you have saved just for me.”  This is the way God’s plan is suppose to work; the positive reflection of Moms; generation to generation.

Proverbs 31:10-31 express what a virtuous wife is and what she is able to accomplish.  I encourage you to read these scriptures.  They are a blessing.

Written by,
Papa Boyd

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