THE POWER OF A GODLY MOTHER

 

There is no denying the profound impact a mother can have on her children and the generations that follow. When a mother's faith is rooted in God, it has the power to shape the lives of her and even their children's children. A godly mother's influence goes beyond just her immediate family, as her example of faith, love, and sacrifice can inspire and impact countless others. In this day and age, where so many values and beliefs are constantly shifting, the power of a godly mother's faith is more important than ever. Join me as we explore the immense influence of a mother's faith and the lasting legacy it can leave for generations to come.

 

 

Being a mother is a significant role that the Lord chooses to give to many women. A Christian mother is told to love her children (Titus 2:4-5) so that she does not bring reproach on the Lord and on the Savior whose name she bears.

 

Children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). In Titus 2:4, the Greek word philoteknos appears about mothers loving their children. This word represents a special kind of "mother love." The idea that flows out of this word is that of caring for our children, nurturing them, affectionately embracing them, meeting their needs, and tenderly befriending each one as a unique gift from the hand of God.

There is no denying the profound impact a mother can have on her children and the generations that follow. When a mother's faith is rooted in God, it has the power to shape the lives of her and even their children's children. A godly mother's influence goes beyond just her immediate family, as her example of faith, love, and sacrifice can inspire and impact countless others. In this day and age, where so many values and beliefs are constantly shifting, the power of a godly mother's faith is more important than ever. Join me as we explore the immense influence of a mother's faith and the lasting legacy it can leave for generations to come.

Several things are commanded of Christian mothers in God's Word:

 

Availability – morning, noon, and night (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

 

Involvement – interacting, discussing, thinking, and processing life together (Ephesians 6:4)

 

Teaching – the Scriptures and a biblical worldview (Psalm 78:5-6; Deuteronomy 4:10; Ephesians 6:4)

 

Training – helping a child to develop skills and discover their strengths (Proverbs 22:6) and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12)

 

Discipline – teaching the fear of the Lord, drawing the line consistently, lovingly, firmly (Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:5-11; Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; 29:15-17)

 

Nurture – providing an environment of constant verbal support, freedom to fail, acceptance, affection, and unconditional love (Titus 2:4; 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 4:29-32; 5:1-2; Galatians 5:22; 1 Peter 3:8-9)

 

Modeling with Integrity – living what you say, being a model from which a child can learn by "catching" the essence of godly living (Deuteronomy 4:9, 15, 23; Proverbs 10:9; 11:3; Psalm 37:18, 37).

 

The Bible never states that every woman should be a mother. However, it does say that those whom the Lord blesses to be mothers should take the responsibility seriously. Mothers have a unique and crucial role in the lives of their children. Motherhood is a challenging task. Just as a mother bears a child during pregnancy and just as a mother feeds and cares for a child during infancy. Hence, mothers also play an ongoing role in their children's lives, whether they are adolescents, teenagers, young adults, or even adults with children of their own. While the part of motherhood must change and develop, the love, care, nurture, and encouragement a mother gives should never cease.