CELEBRATING MOTHERS WHO IS A MOTHERS? A mother is an avenue through which we exist. • One who looks after her young in a warm, kind and protective manner? • The head of a female religious community. • A mother is regarded as a creation, instigator or founder of an entity. • A fruitful vine in her home. • A help met for her husband – Gen. 2:18 • A mother of all living. – Gen. 3:20 • Wonderfully and fearfully made – psalm 139:14 • Her husband’s joy and crown – pro 12:4 • The heart of whom the husband trusts – prov. 31:11 • Virtuous and worth more than precious jewels – Prov. 31:10 the deepest lover, the breaker of all barriers and hindrances • Submissive to her husband Eph. 5:25 Today we celebrate our mothers of sorrows – queen of peace. • Mothers are fantastic • Mothers are full of joy happiness no matter the situation in their environment • Mothers are selfless and are full of courage and hope. • Mothers are like the son, producing the light that other planets depend on. • They are prayerful - kneeling mothers • They are generous • They are everything • They are smart • They are amazing • They are chamming • They are loving • They are the best cook • They are humble • They are hardworking • They are the world’s number one - #1 • Her home can safely trust her • She treats the family value with high esteem • She will not hinder her home rather she will let it grow • She gets up before down to prepare break fast for her household and plans the days work • Her children stand firm to bless her while her husband renders her praises. • Her hands are busy spinning thread and her fingers twisting fiber • She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy • When she speaks her words are wise and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions. A TRUE CHRISTIAN MOTHER WHO IS A CHRISTIAN? A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. A person who believes in the ideas and teachings taught by Jesus Christ. A person who belongs to a Christian Church. Informally, a true Christian is a good person. WHO IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN MOTHER? A true Christian mother is a good mother who believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ and practices all that Jesus Christ and His mother Mary teach in the church. She is a strong, practicing and devoted mother of confraternity of Christian mothers. She must be a communicant. She keeps good relationship with her children and husband. She appreciates her husband’s position as head of the family. She makes sure there is food, clothing, education, house keeping and management of the home. It is the mother who plans a good home. A good mother raises good children, wealthy and health home because she is good and a role model to her kids. - Family is wealth. She carries her family along. She keeps good relationship with her neighbours and carries them along too - she shows love to every one around her. She is not only good at home or in the church but everywhere she goes, people call her mummy. She in at peace with every one in the bus, parties, market places etc. she does not look down on anyone. She steps out to be distinguished and outstanding. She desires to be outstanding in every areas of her life. She must be different. She is a woman of vision she refuses to be distracted in pursuit of her Gods given vision. She is a woman who dwells in the presence of God. She is a prayerful mother – prayer makes her outstanding with that God makes good things possible in her life. She is diligent – she pursues her vision diligently by reading books and materials concerning her vision She is righteous and as she remains righteous God is committed to make her succeed. She is a wise woman who builds her house (home) and entrust all the affairs of her home unto God Prov. 14:1 for a sure way for good success. EARLY WIDOWHOOD AND REMAINING IN FAITH. A widow is a married woman whose husband has died and who has not married again. Widowhood is a state of being a widow. To the glory of God, widowhood is no longer a reproach. According to Isaiah 54:4-5, “fear not for thou shall not be ashamed, neither be thou confounded, for thou shall not be put to shame for thou shall forget the shame of thy youth, and shall not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more for thy maker is thine husband. So relax. Widowhood yes, is in every home but we don’t pray to be in it early or even to your enemy. So there is no point dwelling in self pity seeking sympathy from people. Have confidence in God because He knows it all about you. Remember the widow of Zerephat in 1Kings 17:9. Can God send a prophet to you like that widow? What type of life are you living as a widow? As a widow, you may be faced with many challenges, such as coping with child rearing, (overload of responsibilities) making all the decision alone and family provisions and handling the emotional and social needs of the family alone etc. He is aware of your extra burden and has made provision for that in proverbs 15:25. He knows your thoughts, He understands your fears and he is saying to you: “The Lord will destroy the house of the proud, but will establish the border of the widow” Your children are gift from God, He has also promised them- “Leave thy fatherless children I will preserve them alive and let thy widow trust in me (Jer. 49:11). When you have Jesus in you, when you allow the zeal of God to consume you there is no situation you can not surmount. To help yourself cope with this situation, you can engage and encourage yourself in Christian activities - relate with God closely have at least four skills acquisition, be gainfully employed do not stay idle, ensure that the children are well trained by living exemplary life, whether good or bad situation, seek the face of God seek advise from spiritual mentors when necessary, ensure you are in good terms with friends and relatives because God can use them to help you, etc. Do not blame people for your problem or situation. God will reward you if you depend totally on Him – achievement follows good management of resources, security and safety is sure, self reliance and determination is sure, family self conference, high esteem and competence, strong character traits and success, etc. But God has made a lot of promises to you as you read the following. 1Peter 1:7, Psalm 68v5, Psalm 146:9, Psalm 10:14, 1King 17:8 – 24, Isaiah55:12, Isaiah 54:12-13, 1Jn. 2:24-25, Isaiah 54:4, Prov. 15:25, Act 6:1, Act 9:39-41, 1Cor. 7:8, 1Tim. 5:3-16, etc. Put your trust in God. Have faith for He will never fail you. That you are a widow does not mean you will remain in that affliction, pain, suffering etc. so you will surely prevail as long as you are looking unto God. He will fight your battle. So cheer up, hold up, for the Lord watches over His own. Widowhood is not an aberration. There are widows in the Bible who excelled in life - like Dorcas you can be one of them. Are you a widow? and you think you can not make it in life,you can make it for God has special promises for you to tap from. You are highly FAVOURED. AMAZING VIRTUES OF LIFE Tolerance – Being tolerance is accepting differences. Tolerance is also accepting things you wish were. You don’t expect others to think, look, speak or act just like you. You are free of prejudice, knowing that everyone has. Feeling, needs, hopes and dreams. Confidence – confidence is having faith in someone. Self confidence is trusting that you have what if takes to handle whatever happens. You feel sure of yourself and enjoy trying new things, without letting doubts or fears hold you back. When you have confidence in others, you rely on them. Psalm 16. Caring – caring is giving love and attention to people and things that matter to you. When you care about people, you help them; you do a careful job, giving your very best effort. You treat people and things gently and respectfully. Caring makes the world a safer place. Care for someone today. Honesty – Honesty means being truthful and sincere. Saying the truth always. It is important because it builds trust. When people are honest, they can be relied on not to lie, cheat or steal. Being honest means that you are open and trust worthy, others can believe in you. Love – Love is a special feeling that fills your heart. Another word for love is charity. Love is an affection. You show love in a smile, a kind word, a thoughtful act or a hug, Love is treating people with care and kindness because they mean so much to you. Love is contagious it keeps spreading 1Cor. 13:13, 1Peter 3:8-12. Excellence – This is doing best, grip careful attention to every task and every relationship. Excellence is effort guided by a noble purpose. It is a desire for perfection. The perfection of a seed comes in the fruit. When you practice excellence, you bring your gifts to fruition. Excellence is the key to success. Forgiveness – Forgiveness is giving someone another chance after doing something wrong. Everyone makes mistakes instead of revenge make amends. Forgive yourself too instead of feeling hopeless after a mistake, decide to act differently, and have faith that you can change. Forgive others too. Justice - Practicing justice is being fair. It is solving problems so every one wins, don’t prejudge see people as individuals. You don’t accept it when someone acts like a bully, cheats or lies. Being a champion for justice takes courage. Sometime when you stand for justice, you stand alone. Self-discipline – Self-discipline means self control. It is doing what you really want to do, rather than being tossed around by your feelings like a leaf in the wind. You act instead of react. You get things done in an orderly and efficient way. With self discipline, you take charge of yourself Perseverance - perseverance is being steadfast and persistent. You commit to your goals and overcome obstacles, no matter how long it takes. When you persevere, you don’t give up ... you keep going like a strong ship in a storm, you don’t become battered or blown off course, you just ride the wave. Courage – Courage is bravery in the face of tear. You do the right thing even when it is hard or scary. When you are courageous you don’t give up. You try new things. You admit mistakes. Courage is the strength in your heart. Patience – patience is quiet hope and trust that things will turn out right. You wait without complaining. You are tolerant and accepting difficulties and mistakes. You picture the end in the beginning and persevere to meet your goals. Patience is a commitment to the future Psalm 37:7. Determination – You focus your energy and efforts on a task and stick with it until it is finished. Determination is using your will power to do something when it isn’t easy. You are determined to meet your goals even when it is hard or you are being tested. With determination we make our dreams come true. Courtesy – Courtesy is being polite and having good manners. When you speak and act courteously, you give others a feeling of being valued and respected. Greet people pleasantly. Bring courtesy home. Your family needs it most of all. Courtesy helps life to go smoothly. You can use these magic words - may I, excuse me, please, pardon me, thank you. read 1 Peter 3:8-12.
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