Learners

Melissa here with some thoughts on Titus 2:1-5
"But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: ² that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; ³ the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— ⁴ that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, ⁵ to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed."

Most people have heard this passage before, but today it hit me in a new light. Older women have to admonish and if anything is to come from it we need to learn. It is our responsibility to be always ready to learn. Recently my family, including Amy went to Mount Vernon and toured it. The highlight for the girls on this trip was talking with Martha Washington. No, we aren't crazy. They were running a program where we could talk to a woman pretending to be her. She was great. We all felt like we had talked and learned from the real Mrs. Washington. She was kind and welcoming; she answered our questions graciously and generously. I have noticed older women love to share their experiences and teach me. It can be a joyous job learning from the best. All of us were inspired by listening to her reminisce and admonish. It also occurred to me that although I loved hearing advice from her, with others it can seem to go on and on. The novelty of speaking with Mrs. Washington, rendered the advice acceptable. We should always be teachable, no matter who is speaking.
As previously stated we should make use of our mothers, grandmothers, or elderly women at church that can be adopted, we should also learn from ladies who have gone before us. We should read their biographies, study their lives, and take hints from their mistakes. For though great examples, they were also human. Some of the best examples can be found in the Bible. They were put in there for a reason. God is instructing us to learn from them and all older women. As a side note, we are all older then  someone and little sisters are watching!
Speaking of learning do you feel like you have something to share? We would love to have your words on our blog! We aim to have two blog posts a week and frankly with our hectic schedules we would love others thoughts and opinions to help us out. In keeping with this, to save us time have your mom read it before you you send it in. Thanks! Hope to hear from you!