Happy Mother's Day!
To all Mother's, Happy Mother's Day!! And to all ladies, who are seeking to be a Mother, are unable to have a child or who have simply chosen to not go down that path, I would like to thank you as well. For ladies are miracles in the lives of many spouses, nieces, nephews, neighbors, and hopefully all children we come in contact. For we are God's hands and feet.
Today has been set aside for Mom's and I can say, from a woman watching from afar, ya'll can use some prayer! Not because of your skill, but because this world is CRAZY! I am in awe daily of mothers, especially Christian mothers trying to raise their children in an increasingly non-Christian world. I applaud you and I pray for you every day. My prayer is the same that Paul had for the church of Philippi, And now dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Phil 4:8 NLT Am I right? I can't imagine all the thoughts that go through your head each day. I said to a mother the other day, that I thought you guys should have some kind of a pause button. When a hard question comes up, you hit the pause button, pray about your response and then click play again. That seems fair, doesn't it?
Seriously though, I wanted to speak to you directly because I know it is hard. I do life daily with mothers and I see the joys and the heartache. I wanted to take this opportunity to say, "keep running the good race." The Lord chose you. He chose the children he blessed you with and gave them to you to be here, with you, for a special time as this. Your God will meet all your needs according to riches of his glory. Phil 4:19 He will equip you for whatever is upon you. I know that every child you have has different needs and that you are only one person, but your God has equipped you to meet all your needs; which translates into, their needs. You you lean into him and he will lean into you. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Phil 4:13
And for those who who have asked for a child and have yet to receive one, I am there with you. So I am speaking with a pure heart on this topic. I know this is a tender subject, I have recently been grappling with it (again) myself. Two scriptures come to mind. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5 And Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." How do you wrap your mind around the fact that one woman is blessed with many children while another has none? You cannot. To do so is the evil one's play ground. Believe me. I can testify to this. So we must fight these thoughts. Put on the full armor of God (Eph 6:10-18) and use the Word of God, the "Sword," to combat these lies. All God's children have a purpose. We are to use God's Word to equip ourselves for the good works God has planned for us. 2 Tim 3:16-17 He has placed you where you are today to use your skills, talents and gifts for his glory. Seek Him for any trouble and rejoice in every day he gives you.
So let's band together and pray for each other. We all need it. It is so easy to get caught up in worry, anxiety, self-unworthiness, anger, bitterness, etc. Let's work together to stop this craziness. 1) If you are struggling, admit it! Ask for prayer. 2) Join forces. If you are struggling, so is someone else, talk to each other and share ideas. Pull in more mature ladies who may have experienced this issue before and have ideas to pull you through. 3) Remember, all women connect to children in some way and therefore are a resource. Plus, they are outside the situation and that in itself can offer insight. 4) Utilize other outside (reputable) Christian resources; Focus on the Family is just one example. 5) Go only to, solid Christian resources. People that you believe are in a good place in their walk and will give sound biblical advice. Finally 6) Don't be so hard on yourselves! It would be great if you did have a pause button and a clear, no static, "I can hear you now," phone line to hear God's input. But you don't. Well, if you have all that....let me know. :) Life happens quickly. Stay in prayer about all interactions and ask God for his leading in all things. Pray specifically for each child. James 1:5 tells us that if you ask for wisdom, he will provide it.
Lord, please watch over all women reading this blog and to everyone interacting with children in our community. LORD, children are a true blessing. May we see that and lean into you for all understanding. You are the great 'I AM.' And although we do not understand all of your decisions, we will trust in you to equip us Lord. For you are our hope and you have our future in your hands. So we will march on, asking you for wisdom in every interaction with every child. May we encourage them and built them up according their needs and to the needs of all who listen. Blessed be your Holy Name. Amen
NIV is used unless indicated
Today has been set aside for Mom's and I can say, from a woman watching from afar, ya'll can use some prayer! Not because of your skill, but because this world is CRAZY! I am in awe daily of mothers, especially Christian mothers trying to raise their children in an increasingly non-Christian world. I applaud you and I pray for you every day. My prayer is the same that Paul had for the church of Philippi, And now dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Phil 4:8 NLT Am I right? I can't imagine all the thoughts that go through your head each day. I said to a mother the other day, that I thought you guys should have some kind of a pause button. When a hard question comes up, you hit the pause button, pray about your response and then click play again. That seems fair, doesn't it?
Seriously though, I wanted to speak to you directly because I know it is hard. I do life daily with mothers and I see the joys and the heartache. I wanted to take this opportunity to say, "keep running the good race." The Lord chose you. He chose the children he blessed you with and gave them to you to be here, with you, for a special time as this. Your God will meet all your needs according to riches of his glory. Phil 4:19 He will equip you for whatever is upon you. I know that every child you have has different needs and that you are only one person, but your God has equipped you to meet all your needs; which translates into, their needs. You you lean into him and he will lean into you. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Phil 4:13
And for those who who have asked for a child and have yet to receive one, I am there with you. So I am speaking with a pure heart on this topic. I know this is a tender subject, I have recently been grappling with it (again) myself. Two scriptures come to mind. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Prov 3:5 And Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." How do you wrap your mind around the fact that one woman is blessed with many children while another has none? You cannot. To do so is the evil one's play ground. Believe me. I can testify to this. So we must fight these thoughts. Put on the full armor of God (Eph 6:10-18) and use the Word of God, the "Sword," to combat these lies. All God's children have a purpose. We are to use God's Word to equip ourselves for the good works God has planned for us. 2 Tim 3:16-17 He has placed you where you are today to use your skills, talents and gifts for his glory. Seek Him for any trouble and rejoice in every day he gives you.
So let's band together and pray for each other. We all need it. It is so easy to get caught up in worry, anxiety, self-unworthiness, anger, bitterness, etc. Let's work together to stop this craziness. 1) If you are struggling, admit it! Ask for prayer. 2) Join forces. If you are struggling, so is someone else, talk to each other and share ideas. Pull in more mature ladies who may have experienced this issue before and have ideas to pull you through. 3) Remember, all women connect to children in some way and therefore are a resource. Plus, they are outside the situation and that in itself can offer insight. 4) Utilize other outside (reputable) Christian resources; Focus on the Family is just one example. 5) Go only to, solid Christian resources. People that you believe are in a good place in their walk and will give sound biblical advice. Finally 6) Don't be so hard on yourselves! It would be great if you did have a pause button and a clear, no static, "I can hear you now," phone line to hear God's input. But you don't. Well, if you have all that....let me know. :) Life happens quickly. Stay in prayer about all interactions and ask God for his leading in all things. Pray specifically for each child. James 1:5 tells us that if you ask for wisdom, he will provide it.
Lord, please watch over all women reading this blog and to everyone interacting with children in our community. LORD, children are a true blessing. May we see that and lean into you for all understanding. You are the great 'I AM.' And although we do not understand all of your decisions, we will trust in you to equip us Lord. For you are our hope and you have our future in your hands. So we will march on, asking you for wisdom in every interaction with every child. May we encourage them and built them up according their needs and to the needs of all who listen. Blessed be your Holy Name. Amen
NIV is used unless indicated
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