Don’t Be a Stumbling Block

Written By Betty Predmore
 
 

Therefore let us not pass judgement on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block in the way of a brother.” (Romans 14:13)

There is a song that says “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Friends…where would we be without them? And where would they be without us? I love the intricacies of friendship…how God places together hearts that serve each other, encourage each other, wipe each other’s tears, and celebrate with exuberance each other’s victories!

God calls us to friendship to be a source of support, strength and encouragement to one another. Even in the best of friendships, we must be cautious. We don’t want our words or actions to cause a sister to stumble.

Is my mood today reflecting onto my friends?

Did I just say something that would cause my friends to make a poor choice? Did my friend just see me say or do something that doesn’t reflect the light of Christ, and now feel it’s okay to do it herself?

Friendship is complex at best. But it is so worth it. When we can give glory to God, help one another rise above life’s difficulties, spur one another on towards the cross, and hold each other accountable for our words, choices, and actions…friendship does what Christ meant it to do.

But when we lead others into temptation, fill each other’s ears with lies, and let poor choices rule our days, we can cause a friend to stumble…and that friend might just fall right into the pit.

Let us be mindful of the blessing of friendship. Let us never forget that Jesus is our greatest friend. May we always point others to Him, and may we always be there to pick one another up and give each other that boost we sometimes need to keep on keepin’ on.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders.  She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances.  Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.  

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center.  She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty holds a certification as a Christ-Based Counselor through the National Association of Certified Christ-Based Counselors. She is also a State of California Certified Facilitator for Anger Management/Batterer’s Treatment Program. In addition, she is a certified Facilitator for Living Free, a faith-based curriculum for parenting, addiction recovery, and anger management.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women.  She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor.  Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way.  She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website.

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement.  Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns.  Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.

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