How can we encourage our children to "call her blessed" in Proverbs 31:28? Drawing from the Key Verse “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.” (Proverbs 31:28) Cultivating a Home Where Honor Is Normal • Speak well of Mom in everyday conversation • Correct disrespectful words immediately and gently (Proverbs 15:1) • Celebrate her God-given calling rather than comparing her to others Grounding Children in Scriptural Authority • Memorize together Exodus 20:12—“Honor your father and your mother…” • Read Ephesians 6:1-3 and emphasize the attached promise of long life • Revisit Proverbs 1:8 and 6:20 to show that honoring parents is a repeated biblical theme Modeling Blessing as Fathers and Leaders • Let children overhear sincere praise: “Your mom worked hard today; thank God for her.” • Publicly thank her at meals, birthdays, and family gatherings • Refuse sarcasm or jokes that belittle; children imitate what they hear Practical Habits That Teach Gratitude 1. Thank-You Notes – Help little ones write simple cards after meals, events, or acts of kindness – Display these notes somewhere visible as reminders of grateful hearts 2. Daily “Blessing Time” – Each evening, ask every child to name one specific thing Mom did that day – Finish by saying together, “We rise up and call her blessed.” 3. Acts of Service – Assign age-appropriate chores with the purpose of lightening Mom’s load – Explain that service is a tangible way to honor her (Galatians 5:13) Guarding Hearts Against a Dishonoring Culture • Limit media that mocks parenthood or portrays mothers disrespectfully • Discuss cultural messages in light of Scripture, reinforcing absolute truth • Encourage friendships with families who share a high view of biblical honor Encouragement for Mothers • Remind her that faithfulness, not perfection, earns the “blessed” label (Luke 1:45) • Share testimonies of how her work impacts the next generation • Pray for her regularly and let the children hear those prayers Looking Ahead As children consistently hear and speak words of blessing, honoring Mom becomes second nature. In doing so, the family showcases God’s design and fulfills the straightforward command of Proverbs 31:28. |
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