Good
morning Church! Ch. Hopkins asked me to speak about womens history today and I
asked him whom he would like me to speak on, and he said it didn’t matter to
him, whoever I wanted. So, that night I thought to myself, I know a lot of
famous people who have done amazing and inspirational things, how will I
choose. My list is something like Corrie Ten Boom, Anne Franke, Beth Moore, and
Mandisa. However, I struggled with who to choose and why I choose them. They
all have done and/or said inspiring things that I am sure most people would be
affected by. But late that night, God laid it on my heart that I should speak
about my sweet momma.
My
momma taught me about Corrie Ten Boom. Corrie Ten Boom, along with her father and other family members, helped
many Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust during World War II and wrote her most
famous book The Hiding Place about the ordeal. My momma took me to the Hiding Place and explained to
me the courage that Corrie Ten Boom had in Christ and how she lived her life
serving others, offering her hiding place for those in need. Corrie says after surviving a
prison camp, "There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper
still" and "God will give us the love to be able to forgive our
enemies."
Mom
taught me Anne Frank was one of
the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Her diary has been the
basis for several plays and films. She
took me to the building where Anne Frank hid in the attic with her family and
another family as the Nazi’s searched for them. My mom taught me the importance
of history and the importance of appreciating my freedom. A portion of Anne
Frank’s diary says, I want to be useful or
bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on
living even after my death! And that's why I'm so grateful to God for having
given me this gift, which I can use to develop myself and to express all that's
inside me!
Now
Beth Moore is an American evangelist, author, and teacher.
My mom has sent me a 10 week Bible Study written by Beth Moore to do while I am
here, as she does it back home, and it has already begun to change my life. My
mom daily encourages my Christian walk. We share our weaknesses and our
strengths with one another and she references the Word to encourage me.
Mandisa
is an American gospel and
contemporary Christian recording artist. My mom has always raised me with
Christian, inspiring music. Even when it was not easy for her, my mom found the
strength to be the Christian example in our family. Christian music will
strengthen us and even guide our attitudes throughout the day so she always
taught me to listen to it.
I am sure most of us can relate to my message but I could not
just honor one of those women for the inspiring things they have done in
history when my mom has done what God has asked her to do. She has been leading
me, showing me the example and always explaining the importance of a
relationship with Jesus Christ. A long list of people have made a huge impact
in my life but the greatest impact is the eternal impact, and I have my sweet
mom to thank for pointing me to the cross these last 20+ years. Thank you
momma, luv ya luv ya, kissy kissy.
