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Qualities of a Godly Mother |
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Pastor David Koop Unconditional love is needed for any family to succeed. Listen Now
- UNCONDITIONAL _________________
So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long distance away, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. Luke 15:20
Love is fulfilled when it is received.
We’re not ashamed to have this confidence, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5
- UNWAVERING __________________
As for me, I will certainly not sin against the Lord by ending my prayers for you; and I will continue to teach you those things which are good and right. 1 Samuel 12:23
- GOD’S ___________ - MODELED AND TAUGHT
… you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when your rise up. Deuteronomy 6:7
When you go, they [the words of your parents’ God] shall lead you; when you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with you. Proverbs 6:22 (Amp)
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Psalm 127:4
I’m reminded of how sincere your faith is. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m convinced that it also lives in you. 2 Timothy 1:5
“Sustain a family life for a long period of time, and you can sustain success for a long period of time.” Pat Riley
Home is a divine school.
Average child spends 23.5 hours/week in front of the TV
15000 hours of TV by 18
12000 hours of school by 18
But at one service a week every Sunday only 1500 hours in church.
Therefore the home must be the primary place to teach God’s word.
- CONSTRUCTIVE _____________________
Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them. Proverbs 19:18 (Message)
- _______________ TOGETHER
100 years ago parents spend 54% of their time with their children, today it is 18%.
LOVE = ______________
Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. James 1:19 (Message Bible)
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The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, and a man is valued by what others say of him. Proverbs 27:21
“A person’s self concept is established by what he thinks the most important person(s) in his life thinks of him.” Charles Cooleg, dean of American Sociology.
- MAKE IT ___________
A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick. Proverbs 17:22
“I have never seen God use a discouraged person.” D. L. Moody
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