#138 A Mother’s Influence

An African Proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child”

I believe children should be raised in a healthy community. But I believe we chose the community or at least the way our children will interact with that community.

God Made Mothers … Uniquely designed for His purpose!!!

2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV) “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”

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.”

2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) “I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.”

“Men are what their Mothers make them.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“All I have ever accomplished in life I owe to my Mother.” D.L. Moody

“Let France have good mothers and she will have good sons.” Napoleon

Note From School: “Your child is dumb we can’t do anything for him.”
Mrs Edison: “You don’t understand him. I’ll teach him myself.”

“My mother was the making of me. The memory of her will always be a blessing to me.” Thomas Edison

“An ounce of Mother is worth a pound of priest.” Spanish Proverb

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” Abraham Lincoln

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” Theodore Hesburgh

“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” Milton Berle

“My mother is a walking miracle.” Leonardo DiCaprio

“My mom is definitely my rock.” Alicia Keys

“You can’t just turn this off! I’m a Mother!!!” Cheryl Thomas

Mom’s Dictionary:
DUMBWAITER: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
FAMILY PLANNING: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.
FEEDBACK: The inevitable result when your baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.
FULL NAME: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.
GRANDPARENTS: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right.
HEARSAY: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.
INDEPENDENT: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.
OW: The first word spoken by children with older siblings.
PUDDLE: a small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.
STERILIZE: what you do to your first baby’s pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby’s pacifier by blowing on it.
TOP BUNK: where you should never put a child wearing Superman pajamas.
TWO MINUTE WARNING: when the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises.
WHODUNIT: none of the kids that live in your house…

Acts 16:1 “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.”

2 Timothy 3:15 “…and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 54:13 – And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
Susannah Wesley, who bore 17 children, made time each week to take each of those boys and girls aside and counsel with them, speaking to them about the love of Jesus. Is it any wonder that one boy in that family became the greatest preacher of his generation, and another son became the greatest hymn writer in the English-speaking world? With a mother like that, we can understand why Charles Wesley wrote these lines, ardent with devotion to Christ: O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; ’Tis music in the sinner’s ears; ’Tis life, and health, and peace.

Matthew 15:21-28 (READ WHOLE PASSAGE)
“‘O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed from that very hour.”
Message “…your faith is something else. What you want is what you get!”

Qualities Of Living Faith:
1. Passionate — She CRIED OUT … HAVE MERCY ON ME … THIS MUST CHANGE
2. Knowledgable — O Lord … Son of DAVID. … She knew who she was coming to and what He could do
3. Resilient — She was not going to get offended by obstacles
4. Breakthrough — He said I am bound by my mission … Im going to reach into eternity
5. Rewarded — She

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.”

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