Leaving a biblical legacy for your kids - part 1

As a mother, it is our responsibility to leave a biblical legacy for our children. I think one of the most important aspects of this legacy is that God created woman to be a helper. This is not to say that they are to be less than their male counterparts, but rather are to help them.

According to Genesis 1, God is the reference point for all of life. It is also this same God that created mankind in His image (Genesis 1:27). This means that God created both men and women in his image. However, He also created us uniquely different yet equal. How can this be you might ask? Many who hold to a feminist mindset say that this equality must mean sameness. As a result, many woman are confused about this very thing. The best way that I can explain this is to use the example of the Holy Trinity to describe this delicate balance. Each of the members of the Trinity are equal to one another yet have very distinct roles. This same unity and diversity is reflecting in the relationship between men and women, particularly in the marriage relationship. In no way do I mean to imply that a woman needs to be married to fully reflect the image of God.

So what does this have to do with leaving a legacy for your kids?

My mom boldly proclaimed the truth to each of her five children about what it means to be a radical woman for God. I saw first hand her desire to embrace her helper design in her relationship with my father, as well as in her interactions with other people in the community and the church. It was her example that made the most impact on my understanding of a woman's design to be life-givers in all of our relationships. Adam also rejoiced in and recognized this role in Eve (Genesis 3:20). All women are called to this life-giving role of being nurturing, comforting, and caring. We are to be active in our communities, and compassionate with others, not seeking our own self-fulfillment and completeness. Too many women today have abandoned this design and are no longer life-givers. Instead they are life-takers and are in search of their own happiness, but continually find themselves falling short.