The Weekly Encourager – May 12, 2013 – Mothers Guide the Destinies

"The influence which is exerted upon the mind during the first eight or ten years of existence, in a great degree guides the destinies of that mind for time and eternity. And as the mother is the guardian and guide of the early years of life, from her goes the most powerful influence in the formation of the character of a child. And why should it not be so? What impressions can be more strong, and more lasting, than those received upon the mind in the freshness and susceptibility of youth?...If you would be a happy mother of a happy child, give your attention, and your efforts, and your prayers, to the great duty of training him up for God and heaven." - John C. Abbott, in "The Mother at Home" (1833).

♀Take time today to be thankful for any good influence that your mother had upon your character and life. Pass the blessing on to your children and/or to any young people in your life, whether related or not. YOU can help guide destinies. Happy Mother's Day!♀

God is faithful,

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