Part 4: Mom Identity

Moms are the wrong things. 

Question #1:  How big is in my life? 

Job 5:8-11 (NKJV)

But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would commit my cause – who does great things, and unsearchable, marvelous things without number.  He gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields.  He sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.

2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV)

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.

Mom Identity Statement #1:  I serve a God.

Question #2:  Am I raising a disciple?   

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD)

Mom Identity Statement #2:  I am raising a disciple.

Question #3:  Who can me? Who can I mentor? 

Psalm 145:4 (NIV)

One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

Psalm 148:12-13 (NIV)

Young men and women, old men and children.  Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Proverbs 2:4-5 (NIV)

And if you look for it (wisdom) as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

Mom Identity Statement #3:  I will seek . 

Ecclesiastes 3:1(NIV)

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.

Recommended Reading:

31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom by Arlene Pellicane

Screen Kids & Grandparenting Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane and Dr. Gary Chapman

Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church by Valerie Bell

10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make by Pam Farrel and Peggy Sue Wells