Biblical values key for mother
Despite the ups and downs Shareen Latchman faces, her life gets easier and better around her children. Mrs Latchman has two children, a son and a daughter. She said her life changed from the time her children were born.
“I always love to cherish those wonderful memories where I raised both of them in a special way. They are all grown up now and they are very helpful to me,” she said.
She said she looked forward to see her children grow and become independent and be dedicated to God.
“Being a mother brings a lot of joy with great responsibilities. My priority is to teach my children about the truth and righteousness about Jesus Christ. I have devoted my life to Jesus and I want my children to instill the same,” Mrs Latchman said.
“Even the bible teaches to love and honor your mother. Throughout Scripture, God often granted motherhood to women who were barren or otherwise unable to conceive.
“At many points in Jesus’ lineage, God intervened to give an infertile woman a child. Consider Abraham’s wife, Sarah; Isaac’s wife, Rebekah; Hannah, the mother of Samuel; Elizabeth, the mother of John, and of course Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus,” she added.
She said motherhood was a gift from the Lord–one of the ways we can glorify and serve Him (1 Timothy 5:10).
“It also offers many opportunities to grow in our understanding of God’s mercy, love, and grace.
“Motherhood is sanctifying, but it is also sweet. Scripture teaches mothers to point children toward Christ by praying for them, modeling faith and character, and training them in wisdom (Proverbs 1:8, 29:15).
“Proverbs 22:6 conveys the general principles that if we “Train up children in the way they should go, even when they are old they will not turn from it.”