2023-06-21

BSS-Mother How to be a Godly Mother

How to be a Godly Mother 

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    1 Nurturer & Caregiver:
    Mothers are nurturers and caregivers who provide love, care, and support to their children. They are responsible for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of their children.
    • Isaiah 49:15:
      "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!"
    • Proverbs 31:27-28 
      She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
    • Hosea 11:3-4:
      "It was I [God] who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but they did not realize it was I who healed them. I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them, I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them."
      2 Teacher & Mentor:
      teaching their children in matters of faith, character, and wisdom.
      • Proverbs 1:8 "Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching."
      • Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
      • Proverbs 31:30: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised."
        3 Role Model: exhibiting godly character
        • Exemplifying virtues and godly qualities. Children learn more by following examples.
        • Proverbs 31:26 "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."
        • Proverbs 31:25 "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."
          4 Prayerful Intercessor:Mothers are encouraged to pray for their children and intercede on their behalf.
          • 1 Samuel 1:27-28: 
            • "I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." And he worshiped the LORD there.
          • Isaiah 54:13 “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of Thy children.”
          • 3 John 4 “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.”
            5 Disciplinarian:
            to discipline their children in love and with wisdom, guiding their children to know right and wrong and toward righteousness.
            • Proverbs 29:15 
              • "The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother."
                • Don't overdo it. See Eph 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
            • Ephesians 6:1-3:
              • "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise—'so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'
              6 Comforter:
              Isaiah 66:13
              "As a mother comforts her child, so will I [God] comfort you."
                7 As Wife:
                ! Manage the Household & Finances
                • Titus 2:3-5:
                  • "Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good.
                  • Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children,
                  • to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God."
                • Proverbs 31:10-12:
                  • "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
                  • Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
                  • She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life."
                  8 Legacy:
                  • 2 Timothy 1:5:
                    • "I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." 
                      ! Passing through at least 3 generations.
                  Prayer:
                        Dear Heavenly Father, we prayed for all mothers and soon-to-be mothers. May You give them the love, wisdom, and courage to be godly mothers taking good care and character development of their children. May they love their husbands and create a secure and loving environment for their children. May she make fine decisions in the running of the house and the finances. May her family be a light and testimony for You, bringing praises 



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                        读经分享1030 如何成为一个虔诚的母亲

                          育儿与照顾者:
                          母亲是育儿和照顾孩子的人,给予他们爱、关心和支持。她们负责照顾孩子的身体、情感和灵性健康。
                            • 以赛亚书 49:15: "母亲岂能忘记她正在哺乳的婴儿,不怜恤她亲生的儿子?即或有忘记的,我却不忘记你!"
                            • 箴言 31:27-28: 她留心家务,不吃闲饭。她的儿女起来称她有福,她的丈夫也称赞她。
                            • 何西阿书 11:3-4:是我教导以法莲行走,用膀臂抱着他们,他们却不知道是我医治他们。我用慈绳系着他们,以爱细绳包裹他们,我自己怎样扶他们,他们也不知道。
                                教导与指导者:
                                母亲教导孩子信仰、品格和智慧等方面的事物。
                                • 箴言 1:8:"我儿,你当听你父亲的训诲,不可离弃你母亲的法则。"
                                • 箴言 22:6:"教养孩童,使他走当行的道,就是到老他也不偏离。"
                                • 箴言 31:30:"魅力是虚假的,美容是虚浮的,惟敬畏耶和华的妇女,必得称赞。"
                                模范:
                                树立虔诚品格的榜样。
                                • 箴言 31:26:她开口就发智慧,在她舌头上有仁慈的法则。
                                • 箴言 31:25:能力和威仪是她的衣服,她想到日后的景况就喜笑。
                                祈祷代求者:
                                鼓励母亲为孩子祈祷,代求他们。
                                • 撒母耳记上 1:27-28:我就将这孩子献给耶和华,使他终生归于耶和华。于是他们在那里敬拜耶和华。
                                • 以赛亚书 54:13:你的儿女都要蒙耶和华的教训,你的儿女必大享平安。
                                • 约翰三书 4:我听见我的儿女们在真理中行事,我就甚喜乐。
                                纪律者:
                                用爱和智慧来纪律孩子,引导他们认识是非,朝向公义的方向。
                                • 箴言 29:15:杖打和责备能加给智慧,放纵的儿子使母亲羞愧。
                                  • 不要过分。查考 以弗所书 6:4:你们作父亲的,不要惹儿女的气,只要照着主的教训和警戒养育他们。
                                • 以弗所书 6:1-3:孩子们,你们要在主里听从父母,这是理所当然的。要孝敬父母,使你得福,在世长寿。"
                                安慰者:
                                • 以赛亚书 66:13:耶和华如此说:"我必安慰你们,就如母亲安慰她的儿子一样。"
                                妻子的角色:
                                管理家务与财务。
                                • 提多书 2:3-5:又劝老年妇女举止行动要恭敬,不说谗言,不给酒作奴仆,用善道教训少年妇女,使她们爱丈夫,爱儿女,谨守,贞洁,料理家务,待人有恩,顺服自己的丈夫,免得神的道理受到亵渎。
                                • 箴言 31:10-12:才德的妇人谁能得着呢?她的价值远胜过珍珠。她丈夫心里倚靠她,并不缺少利益。她一生使丈夫有益无损。
                                传承:
                                • 提摩太后书 1:5:我想起你心里无伪之信,这信是先在你外祖母罗以和你母亲友尼基心里的,我深信也在你的心里。
                                  • 通过至少三代的传承。
                                祷告:
                                亲爱的天父,我们为所有的母亲和即将成为母亲的人祈祷。求您赐予她们爱心、智慧和勇气,成为敬虔的母亲,关心和塑造孩子们的品格。愿她们爱护丈夫,为孩子们创造一个安全和充满爱的环境。愿她在管理家务和财务方面作出明智的决策。愿她的家庭成为您的见证,为您带来赞美。阿门。

                                Lim Liat (c) 21 Jun 23

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