Iron Cannot Sharpen Itself

Time. We all have a limited amount of it. We have limited time on earth. We have limited time with our children in our homes. We all know we need to be intentional about how we spend it.

Influence. We all have influence and we are all influenced by others. Who influences you? Who influences your children?

Teach us to realize the brevity of life,

so that we may grow in wisdom.

Psalms 90:12 NET

At the intersection of time and influence is this: you become who you spend time with. We all know this. We all tell our children this. But how often do we take proactive steps to seek out people we want to emulate? Friends who build you up, friends who celebrate with you, friends who offer correction when needed, friends who point you to Jesus – we need to spend time with these people and we need to be these people. Importantly, our daughters also need these people because “iron sharpens iron.” Proverbs 27:17. Friends, iron cannot sharpen itself.

We need friends: good, quality, life-giving friends. And so do our girls. This is where Relay Exchange comes in – an easy-to-implement, fun-to-experience, Jesus-focused group of women and their daughters who are committed to one another and to Jesus. If you are not currently in a group, you can start your own. Even if you feel like your plate is full, you can start a group. Even if you don’t consider yourself leader material, you can start a group. Starting and leading a group is very turn-key and simple, and we are here to support new leaders every step of the way!

It’s better to have a partner than go it alone.

Share the work, share the wealth.

And if one falls down, the other helps,

But if there’s no one to help, tough!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

We agree, which is why all Relay Exchange groups are led by two mothers. “Share the work, share the wealth!” In addition, every mother who is a member of a group has a role to play in the group. Through these roles, mothers are given an opportunity to use their gifts and talents to serve others and set an example for their daughters.

In your Relay Exchange group, you will forge bonds with other moms, your child will develop friendships and you will learn and serve together. You will be creative, be prayerful and master new skills. You will model how to be a part of a group, you will invest in the lives of others and you will have fun doing so. You will build a connection with your daughter ahead of the teen years and you will cement that connection alongside other like-minded moms. Iron will sharpen iron.

Relay Exchange is easy, and fun and your daughters will love it. Ours did! If you are a mom with one of more daughters in pre-K or older, we encourage you to consider starting a group. If you would like a new group information packet, please click here. Registration is easy and is accessed on our website here. 

Joining or starting a small group isn’t a magical cure for all we face in life. It won’t solve all the friend problems. It won’t ensure your daughter makes all the wisest decisions. It won’t guarantee a particular outcome or result. But given the importance of time and influence, as we raise the women of the next generation, it’s an opportunity you cannot afford to pass on. We hope you will join us!