Abundant Grace Fellowship
Being A Godly Mother
Being A Godly Mother
By Pastor J.D. Link
Abundant
This past Sunday most of us celebrated Mother’s Day; a time we set aside every year to especially thank and honor mothers for all the good things they do. Being a godly mother is one of the highest callings and greatest occupations on the earth. Godly mothers are certainly worthy of our appreciation, honor, and respect. God himself commanded that a mother be honored (Ex 20:12), as well as revered (Lev 19:3). In fact, God was so serious about children honoring their mothers, that He declared in the Old Testament that a person who would curse or strike their mother shall be put to death (Lev 20:9, Ex 21:15)! That must be a pretty serious offense in God’s eyes (Prv 20:20, 30:17). Thank God we’re not under the law (Rom 6:14); if we were, there would be a heap of dead kids in the
Some characteristics of a godly mother are: 1. They should dedicate their children to the Lord (1Sam 1:11, Lk 2:22-23). This is beyond a ceremony at church where the pastor blesses a baby. This is realizing that the child God has given you is not your own, it is God’s. Children are a heritage from the Lord (Ps 127:3), and should be treated as treasures from heaven, not burdens to bear. A godly mother recognizes she needs wisdom from above to train up her child in the way they should go (Prv 22:6), and knows to go to God’s Word and her prayer closet to get it (Ps 119:130, Mt 6:6). Don’t say you can’t be a good mother. The Bible says you can do all things through Christ, which strengthens you (Phip 4:13).
2. They should teach there children the Scriptures. Proverb 1:8 says a child should not forsake the law of their mother. That implies the mother has taught them The Word of God. Proverb 31, an excellent discourse on godly women, was given to king Lemuel by his mother; and the apostle Paul said that Timothy had learned the Scriptures from childhood from his mother and grandmother (2Tim 1:5, 3:15). Mothers, take time to teach your children God’s Word. If you haven’t started yet, start now. The rewards will literally be eternal.
3. They should realize their influence on their children (Ezek 16:44). You have the power to influence your children negatively (2Chr 22:3), or positively (Sol 8:2). They are learning of you constantly: how you dress, how you talk, how you act, how you treat others, what you allow, and what you don’t. To be a godly mother and live your life according to God’s Word will have a tremendously positive affect on your children.
4. They should encourage and see the potential in their children (Jn 2:1-5). Mothers, you can make or break your child. Always encourage and build up your child with your words. Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Prv 18:21). Don’t ever put your child down or call them names; and if, in a moment of frustration, you do so, be quick to ask forgiveness. Don’t be too proud to admit when you blow it (we all do at some point). Your child will appreciate your humility, and learn from it. Your child needs your love and encouragement.
5. They should ponder in their hearts the things seen or spoken over their child (Lk 2:28-33, 51). God has a perfect plan for your child (Jer 1:5, 29:11). Pay attention to the gifts and talents each of your children have, that you may help lead them into God’s calling for their life. Don’t try to make them into something that they’re not, but rather love them for who God made them to be. None of your children are better than the others; just different. So let your children know they are loved and accepted for who they are, and that with God, all things are possible (Mk 10:27).
I pray this has blessed and encouraged all the mothers out there, and that much good fruit will come from it, in Jesus Name. Until next time, rejoice in The Lord (Phi 4:4)!