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Our theme verse comes from

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Proverbs 14:1. “Every wise woman builds her house but the foolish

tears it down with her own hands”

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As women and moms it is important that we understand the power we possess to make

or break the atmosphere of our families. It may not seem fair but we do have the power

to build up or tear down. Remember the old saying, “If momma ain’t happy, nobody is

happy” ?

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Proverbs 24: 3-4. “By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it

is established. And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all

precious and pleasant riches”

 

To be an effective builder we must have the right mindset. One that honors God.

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Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinks, so he is”

Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be

transformed by the renewing of your mind."

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Parenting is often a thankless job.

It is exhausting both mentally and physically.

It can leave us feeling unimportant, unproductive, and insignificant.

The daily tasks of motherhood are often mundane.

Shifting the mindset to recognize that God has entrusted your children to you and you

are the perfect mom for them. No one will ever love your children more than you.

 

In the video I shared how I wanted to work a ministry but didn’t realize that the ministry that was

most important was my family. A change of mindset was required.

 

You are the first picture of Jesus they will ever see. You are the first to speak into your

children to shape who they will become.

* What do your children see as they look at you?

* What are they learning as they observe you dealing with life?

 

In the mundane tasks of motherhood it is easy to feel that you are not doing anything of

importance.

Keep in mind that your children are going to be amazing people someday and you have

a hand in what they become.

 

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is

old he will not depart form it”

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Isaiah 54:13 “All your children shall be taught by the Lord and great

shall be the peace of your children”

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Training up children in the Lord brings peace to their lives.

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From my vantage point now with my children grown I can see clearly what I had an influence on.

Bibles being translated in Africa

Gospel being preached in Texas and Missouri

Troubled youth being ministered to

Medical care going to the African coast

Christian music being written and shared

Ministries being served in

Strong marriages

Faithful friends

And the list goes on

If only I could have thought of these things when I felt like I was having no impact. It would have made

the day to day seem more tolerable.

 

 

So when you are feeling like you are not progressing..................

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1) Remember the importance of your role

We see only one small moment but God sees the entire picture

So persevere. Your children have the potential to do great things in this world and your

guidance in that is not insignificant.

 

2) Remember the importance of God’s strength

I promise that you do not have the strength to do this on your own.

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2 Corinthians 12:9. “My grace is sufficient for you and my power is

perfected in weakness”

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God can do mighty things in our weakness and as we humble ourselves before the Lord

He works! Humble yourself before God and He will lift you up! (James 4:10)

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3) Remember the importance of God’s wisdom

We have not been left clueless. The old saying is that babies don’t come with

manuals. But there are so many scriptures that guide us on our parenting journey. We

have the perfect manual.

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4) Remember God’s grace

 

​Lamentations 3:22 “The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never

cease. His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great

is Your faithfulness.”

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No matter how badly we mess up every morning is a new day and filled with mercy.

God forgives. We must learn to forgive ourselves.

The prayer I repeated the most during my parenting years was usually prayed at night when I rested my

head to sleep. I would ask God to please fix all the mistakes I had made that day.

 

STUDY QUESTIONS

 

1) What is your greatest mind battle?

2) How do you try to renew your mind concerning this?

3) Share a time when you knew your mindset was not effective and needed changing.

How did you change it?

4) What part of parenting do you currently find the most difficult?

5) What victories are you experiencing in your life as a mom?