Home Training

February 15, 2013

"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.  Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day".   - 2 Timothy 1:5-12

Dear Friend,



Both my grandmother and my mother have gone to be with the Lord.  My grandmother in 1987 and my mother in September 2012, five months ago.  I think about my grandmother often.  My mother I think about every day.  While it is true I cry and the pain sometimes is overwhelming, it is also true that the overabundant grace of God sustains just as He promised: "as one whom his mother comforts so will I comfort you." (Isaiah 66:13) 
The words in 2 Timothy chapter 1 have long had a profound impact on me. But in recent months the Holy Spirit over and over has brought them to mind to motivate me and lift my spirit.  "I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift..."  I was encouraged to revive Unique Inspiration in the form of this blog. I was reminded of the encouragement and the training I received through my mother and grandmother to stand up tall and be bold in letting my light shine for Christ -- home training.  I was reminded of being taken to Sunday school, BTU (Baptist Training Union), Missionary Society and participating in programs, and thereby developing public speaking skills  Home training.  I think about my mother and the strong faith both she and my grandmother displayed  throughout their lives, modeling behavior I could aspire to follow, footsteps that led me to Christ.  Home training.   Now they have gone home.  Heavenly!  Glorious!
"I am fully Persuaded I am that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."  Home training!

God bless!
Sis. Stephanie