“ Hope does not disappoint” (Romans 5:5, NKJV). Quality #12) Willing to Release her Children to God A Christian mother expects resistance and refuses to comprise righteousness for acceptance. She sticks to what is right in the eyes of God for her children’s spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. “ The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father” (Matthew 13:43).Īs a godly mother she makes the tough decisions that run against the torrent of societal corruption of children and youth. She keeps her home free not only from physical clutter but watches for the spiritual and emotional clutter of worldliness. Her chief concern isn’t the perfect home, but rather a healthy home full of love, laughter, and order. The Christian mother is marked for her diligence and resistance to laziness or slothfulness. “ She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness” (Proverbs 31:27). She demonstrates her faithfulness as she continues to mature in her relationship with God and others. A godly mother will accept the trying of her faith so she can grow in perseverance. Her faith will most certainly be tested in her roles of wife and mother. “ A faithful person will be richly blessed” (Proverbs 28:20). She establishes a trust relationship with God that grows every day. The Christian mother is tempted like other believers to doubt the Lord’s hand over her life yet she remains steadfast in His ability to take care of her and her family’s needs. Her trust in God is most evident during the difficult seasons of her life. “ Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you” (Psalm 9:10). Instead she trusts in the Lord to provide all her needs and grant her desires according to His will. She recognizes that the chasing of worldliness and riches will never bring her peace. “ But godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6).Ī godly mother resists the urge be discontented with her surroundings, children, or husband. Quality #7) Embraces a Spirit of Contentment Her family recognizes this principle in her and practices forgiving others as a way of life. Rather she chooses to forgive immediately and trusts the Holy Spirit to heal her hurts. Offenses will come from within and outside of her home, yet the godly mother won’t hold forgiveness hostage until she feels better. “ If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven” (John 20:23). Quality #6) Forgives the Offenses of Others Willingly Her family witnesses her diligence and learns from her example to apply God’s teachings to their everyday lives. She meditates on the Holy Scriptures regularly as well as speaking and teaching them to her children. The Christian mother actively engages the Word of God for every problem in the home. She meditates on the Holy Scriptures regularly … “ All who follow His precepts have good understanding” (Psalm 111:10). Quality #5) Exhibits Steadfastness in the Word of God She has mastered the ability to encourage her children toward joy in every situation. Her deep rooted joy sustains her through the difficulties of living in an ungodly world. Those who enter into the home of a godly mother sense the presence of joy. “ In Your presence is fullness of joy” (Psalm 16:11, NKJV). Quality #4) Cultivates a Joyful Environment Her love spurs confidence in her offspring since they never worry about loss of love due to bad behavior. She recognizes that her patience will be tried by disobedience, but it will never cause her love to regress in anger. “ There is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18).Ī mother who loves God with all her heart isn’t afraid to unconditionally love her children. Quality #3) Demonstrates Unconditional Love This mother is compelled and encouraged by the Holy Spirit to keeping praying no matter what. She will plead the grace and mercy of God over their lives as long as there’s breath in her body. People will write off a difficult, rebellious child-but not a praying mother. “… they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1).Ī believing mom never gives up on her children especially her prodigal(s). Quality #2) Persists in Prayer at all Times God grants her discernment in the lives of her children so that they may be specifically well-trained in righteousness. She’s willing to grow in knowledge through the reading of God’s word and absorbing truth from mature godly mothers. “ The discerning heart seeks knowledge” (Proverbs 15:14).Ī good Christian mother stays intimately connected with God so that she will keep a discerning heart. Quality #1) Possesses a Keen Sense of Discernment
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