Women of Conviction—Mothers Who Know

I have always loved this talk about the power of motherhood, which was given by Julie Beck in 2007. It is entitled, “Mothers Who Know.” It gave me great hope and confidence in myself as I continued raising my children. I hope you will enjoy these excerpts:

Mothers Who Know

The responsibility mothers have today has never required more vigilance. More than at any time in the history of the world, we need mothers who know. … Mothers need not fear. When mothers know who they are and who God is and have made covenants with Him, they will have great power and influence for good on their children.

Mothers Who Know Desire To Bear Children

Whereas in many cultures in the world children are “becoming less valued,” in the culture of the gospel we still believe in having children. … “In the eternal perspective, children—not possessions, not position, not prestige—are our greatest jewels.” (Ezra Taft Benson)

Mothers Who Know Are Nurturers

To nurture means to cultivate, care for, and make grow. Therefore, mothers who know create a climate for spiritual and temporal growth in their homes. … Nurturing mothers are knowledgeable, but all the education women attain will avail them nothing if they do not have the skill to make a home that creates a climate for spiritual growth.

Mothers Who Know Are Leaders.

In equal partnership with their husbands, they lead a great and eternal organization. … These wise mothers who know are selective about their own activities and involvement to conserve their limited strength in order to maximize their influence where it matters most.

Mothers Who Know Are Always Teachers

Since they are not babysitters, they are never off duty. … That is influence; that is power.

Mothers Who Know Do Less

They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. … They spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying.

Mothers Who Know Stand Strong and Immovable

Who will prepare this righteous generation of sons and daughters? Women who know and love the Lord and bear testimony of Him, women who are strong and immovable and who do not give up during difficult and discouraging times. … The Lord has asked us to “begin in [our] own homes” to teach children the ways of truth.

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