charges the daughters of Jerusalem not to awaken love until she pleases. In modern day terms (stay pure till marriage). As it is with young girls becoming mothers at a young age but no skillsets to assist them in this new role of motherhood, they have no clue what this would mean. This is why we need motherly role models. How awesome it would be to see honorable and respected mothers reach out to young mothers. The experience of seasoned mothers is priceless! Many blessings go with such a selfless act of caring. Perhaps these young girls have already had a baby at 13, 14, 15, but instead of looking at them with disappointment, how about coming alongside to love them. Keep in mind Jesus is becoming less and less a thought in the minds of these young girls. The walk of shame is all around, the whispers, the rejection by society or friends who have abandoned them. Instead, their pregnancy is exploited on different forms of social media and other means of social communication. “How could Jesus love a wretch like me?” Why not replace the imagine of premature motherhood and its negative connotations of being ratchet, evil, hateful, jealous, prideful, greedy, and sexual promiscuous labels with the love of GOD. Whose voice is going to be louder? To my Titus 2 mothers, please don’t give up, don’t think it’s all about my 4 and no more. Think about how you can help, how you can be a blessing. The age of being a grandmother has almost dropped by double whereas grandmas are becoming grandmas in their 40’s and even 30’s. These young mothers need mentors, they need Big Sisters whether you join the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters program or not, they need you. Let’s work together as a community to change the narrative. I believe by faith with your help these young mothers still have a chance, they don’t have to be “ghetto and ratchet.” I’ve spoken quite a bit regarding young men and of course they need the support and encouragement from older men as well. However, this month in honor of Mother’s Day, regardless of whether you had a good mom or not, please show her honor, and if your kids are grown and left the nest, you’ll always be their mother and they’ll always need you. This Mother’s Day, think of how you can be a Titus 2 Mother to another young lady who needs a real genuine honest caring Mother figure. These troubled young girls may have had a baby at an early age; however, you can make a difference. Going forth, what does purity look like; sex is only between a man and a woman in marriage under the covenant of God. Remember, a man seeks the woman, and a good man is looking for a good woman. A man of a promiscuous mind is looking for a woman who is also promiscuous and will walk away and move onto the next woman after he gets what God designed to remain pure until marriage. Imagine Titus 2 Mothers what it would be like to teach the younger ladies how to walk, talk, and dress stylishly without showing off all their body parts, and the proper way to present themselves. I truly believe it’s not too late, so this Mother’s Day as you celebrate with gifts, flowers, and fine dining, take a moment to think how God has blessed you to be able to give back and can change a young lady’s life for the better. If you are looking for support in helping your son or daughter to become better, please know we’re just a phone call away. Happy Mother's Day! Blessings, Caleb Thomas M.A. LMHC 319 206-0651 caleb@thomasacc.com thomasacc.com Thomas & Associates Counseling & ConsultingCounseling with a God given purpose! TITUS 2 MOTHER. .. 9
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