To Be a Mother Is to Be a Warrior

To Be a Mother Is to Be a Warrior... LISA BEVERE

I remember as a young girl first glimpsing the powerful truth that women fight differently than men do. I was reading C.S. Lewis’s classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe when I saw something that peaked my interest. Father Christmas was giving gifts to the sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve in preparation for a long-awaited battle between the powers of good and evil. This confrontation came on the heels of a dreadful season of cold and barrenness. Spring was now exerting itself upon the winter season, and the awaited release of the thaw was at hand. But first, the good of the long-withheld Christmas was brought forth. Each gift was chosen according to the recipient’s capacity and compassion. Peter was presented with a magnificent sword and an emblazoned shield. Then the daughters of Eve, Susan and Lucy, were given their gifts each in turn.

“Susan, Eve’s daughter,” said Father Christmas. “These are for you.” and he handed a bow and a quiver full of arrows and a little ivory horn. “You must use the bow only in great need,” he said, “for I do not mean you to fight in the battle. It does not easily miss. And when you put this horn to your lips and blow it, then, wherever you are, I think some kind of help will come to you.”

There is some interesting symbolism in this passage. First, she is given a gift of a bow and a full quiver of arrows. It is interesting to note the Bible compares our children to arrows in hand.

“Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth.” (Psalms 127:4 NIV)

Women intimately partner with God as they bear and raise children. They are our seed and His heritage and reward. They are the ones we launch into the future. They live far beyond us with eyes that see up close what we see only far off in the distance. Their ears will hear out loud things that were only sounded as a whisper in our lifetimes. They are to be carefully aimed and propelled, for they will not easily miss their marks. We are promised that, by raising them in the way they should go, they will be more inclined to hit the target of their destiny in God when they are grown.

“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (Proverbs 22:6 NLT)

For this reason, our children should never be held back by our fears. Necessary battles await them. They have the power to make peace or continue unresolved conflict. They alone hold fast and carry into the future what we have already won on their behalf. In battles of old, arrows were used as a form of advance attack. This means they were often released even before the two armies were in position to be engaged. Likewise, our children are sent into the future we may never see.
Women, when you raise godly children, you are likened to a warrior, wielding arrows that will pierce the darkness and usher in glorious light far beyond your time.

GRACE FOR PARENTING 

Laudable parenting doesn't just happen; it's hard work, a huge investment of spiritual, physical, emotional and mental energy. It takes grace to get it right and reap the rewards.
Let's thank God for the privilege of being parents. Also, thank Him for your own parents or those who stood as parents for you as you were growing up.
We are praying for grace and wisdom for parents to be able to show their children the right path. They will make the right decisions about their welfare, education, health, etc in Jesus name.
We are praying that the fruit of the Spirit will operate through the lives of parents. This is so that they can model Christianity for their children to see.
Let's pray that they will be patient and loving towards their children. They will be able to correct in love, and not vent their frustration and anger on their children. Their good attitude will compel their children to respect and obey them, and love God.
Let's pray for parents of challenging children that they will receive the grace to bring their situation under control. The Lord will turn the heart of their children to Him in Jesus name.
Let's pray for foster parents and those who have chosen to adopt that God will create a strong bond of love in the family. Let's pray that the children will bring and find peace and joy in the homes.
Let's pray for parents of disabled children that God will strengthen them to cope with the extra demands of parenting.
Even if you're still single or waiting for your miracle baby to be born, you can still pray these for yourself as you pray for others. May the Lord give rest and peace of mind to every parent in Jesus name.
Scriptures to meditate on: 1 Samuel 2:9; Genesis 18:19: Proverbs 3:5-6

Grace for parenting is taken from  CRISIS-PROOF YOUR FAMILY led by Mrs Kemi Oyedepo. Its day 25 of prayer and fasting and today we are praying for Grace to parenting our children.

TESTIMONY TIME ! BREAKTHROUGH TIME!

Raising children in a godly way has eternal blessings/ rewards to it. You are rested knowing by it you can trust them to walk in the way of the Lord.
We decided to change my youngest son Anjolaoluwa to a boarding school and after all requirements done and list was pasted his name was number 5.
I got home and said, still seated in the car:
Me: Anji your name came out
Anji: I know now
Me: how did you know
Anji: because God is faithful
I smiled my words have rooted in his heart and subconscious. God is faithful, always.
Teniola his brother will say,Mummy didn't God do it before? He will again, so relax mama am praying too and I believe Him.
Scriptures in being fulfilled. I and the children that the Lord has given are for signs and wonders. Of cause they will stand with me to fight the enemy and we will be victorious!

Yesterday at the fellowship programme it was testimony time and came out first and I was dumbfounded
Anji: I want to thank God first for giving me my mother, I want to thank Him for making me have a good mother who teaches me everything I know and he came to hug me. I also want to thank God that I will resume in FA.
See me seated looking at him. Scriptures being fulfilled: your children shall call you blessed!
Mama I love you, God bless you and he salutes. That's Teniola's way of saying bye mum.
Keep at it beloveds be conscious of letting Jesus into them and at the end it shall speak, oh yes it will speak!!!!

TRAINING UP A CHILD

TRAINING UP A CHILD
(copied from my coach, sponsor, teacher's tweets Dr. Oludayo)


We need to be heroes to our children. We need them to see their parents as exemplary leaders in life. 
 

Training up a child demands showing him how to get things done. Don’t live a crooked way before him. 

Training up a child demands being true to all that is around us. Never deceive your child by your conditions. 

Training up a child demands sincerity. Never pat him on a back for a little wrong that will eventually ruin him.

Training up a child demands discipline. Confront the tip of the iceberg conduct of indiscipline early. 

Training up a child demands follower-ship. Your children must drink from your own cistern for values formation.

Training up a child demands motivation. Show them pictures of a future that's greater than glories of the past.

Training up a child demands passion. Get involved in child's development. It must never be passive but active. 

Training up a child demands equipping. Guide your children with a creed, let them know how to read and to lea.

Training up a child demands being intentional. You can’t give to assumption requires deliberate action to excel.

Training up a child demands observation. You must pay attention to what occurs in and around their lives. 

Training up a child demands permission. You must never coerce them to act in a way that is beneficial to them. 

Training up a child demands partnership. You must collaborate with them to achieve shared goals of the family. 

Training up a child demands support. You must give them what they lack to attain the noble heights they seek. 

Training up a child demands administration. You must make them take decisions based on rules using right tool.

Training up a child demands leadership. You must take them from where they are to where they ought to be. 

Training up a child demands empowerment. You must hold them accountable for the outcomes of their actions. 

Training up a child demands sacrifice. You must be willing to give up something of value for a greater value.

Training up a child demands persistence. You must keep doing what is required until you see what you desire. 

Training up a child demands optimism. You must keep showing faith even when the result you expect isn’t in view.

Training up a child demands confidence. You must ensure they can speak on their feet and not be cowards. 

Training up a child demands responsibility. Don’t promise what you can’t provide, don’t spend what you can’t afford.

Training up a child demands strategy. Teach them to delay gratification but gain mastery over procrastination. 

May God help raise godly children who will bring us glory.

As i sit looking at the poster my mind flashes to all instances and experiences. Truly pushing your children to know Jesus gives you rest.
PUSH THEM TO KNOW JESUS....

CHILD CARE RUDIMENTS by Pastor Mrs. Faith Oyedepo.
“Then he took the children into his arms and placed his hands on their heads and he blessed them.”
Mark 10:16 (TLB)

Children that are termed “stubborn”don’t behave the way they do because they chose to or they want to punish their parents;they sometimes do so because they lack the required love and care to make them understand the effect of their behaviour on others. We grow in stages, and in as much as an adult requires love to be sustained in this world, a child requires more love if he or she must stand tall amidst other negative calls to their development.

Some parents actually desire to show love and care to their children, but might not know how. This is why I have decided to share some care tips with you, drawing examples from Jesus’ method of showing care and love to the children that came around Him during His earthly ministry.

Understand that your children are mostly drawn by affection, and this can never be too much for them. One way people feel affection is through touch and your children are not exempted. So, you must learn to carry, hug and kiss them. Let them know that your love for them is not just in words, but actions also.
You should also bless them daily. Do not use curse words on them, rather bless their present and future in words and prayers. A wise man once said: “A torn jacket is soon mended, but hard words bruise the heart of a child.” So, be careful what you say to them.

You should sacrificially fend to their needs. No matter how little you have, you must not let them know that you are not capable of taking care of them. You could help them appreciate the much in your little, through your method of presentation. Most importantly, be sure that you are a good example to them at all times. Rather than nag, show them what to do by your positive examples. Remember always that children need love, especially when they don’t deserve it. You will not fail in this assignment in the name of Jesus Christ!

Remain Blessed!

EARLY MORNING DEW!

As i drove from early morning prayer hour in church this morning to drop my youngest son in school. The song that we sang in church before we departed was in my heart, you know the song 'OH  WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN, OH  WHEN THE  SAINTS GO MARCHING IN, LORD I WANT TO BE  IN  THE NUMBER WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN'.

We sing it another way in church like this ' OH WHEN THE SAINTS ARE BREAKING FORTH, OH WHEN THE SAINTS ARE BREAKING FORTH, LORD I WANT TO BE IN THE NUMBER WHEN THE SAINTS ARE BREAKING FORTH.


So as i was driving i changed the song to thus and my son joined in: OH WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE BREAKING FORTH, OH WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE BREAKING FORTH, LORD I WANT TO BE ALIVE TO SEE MY CHILDREN BREAKING FORTH !!!

I believe it was by the leading of the Holy spirit. Lets sing the song everyday and dance with our children as we do.