A PURPOSE DRIVEN MOTHER (2 OF 2)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13
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A Purpose Driven Mother (2 of 2)
Series: Making Sense of This Life
Scott Maze
Ephesians 3:7-13
At a recent women's conference, the main speaker made a request. She opened by saying, “The Bible teaches us to love our husbands.” Then she asked, “How long has it been since you told your husband that you loved him?” The women sat in silence. Then she asked every wife to take out their cellphones. “Text your husband, by tell them, ‘I love you.’” Then she told them to exchange phones and read their replies to each other. Pandemonium broke out! Here were some of the best replies:
1. I think you sent this to the wrong number.
2. Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn’t she?
3. Yeah and I love you too. What's wrong?
4. I thought we agreed you wouldn't drink during the day.
5. What now? Did you wreck the car again?
6. Honey, are you sick or what?
7. Don't beat around the bush; just tell me how much money you want!
Don’t be like that guy, men.
More seriously…
For many of you of ladies, it was the black and white image moving silently on a sonogram that truly confirmed the news – “I am a mother.” From that point on, you have been on a roller coaster. The gravity of your position descended upon you. Many days are joy-filled days where you embrace the responsibilities and the pleasures of motherhood. Other days can be described more as duty where the grind of your responsibilities weighs on you. Now, a mother’s feels daily pressure for so many reasons. You work to help provide an income for your family, and then you feel guilty when you aren’t there at home. Or you’re a single Mom and there’s no one in the batter’s box to pinch hit for you when you grow tired. Did you know: 44% of children are raised by a single parent within 1 mile of our church.
Single parents and single moms, this is a message for you. In the moments to come, I want to connect your lives to the very purpose God has for you. I want to fill your every moment with the ver ...
Series: Making Sense of This Life
Scott Maze
Ephesians 3:7-13
At a recent women's conference, the main speaker made a request. She opened by saying, “The Bible teaches us to love our husbands.” Then she asked, “How long has it been since you told your husband that you loved him?” The women sat in silence. Then she asked every wife to take out their cellphones. “Text your husband, by tell them, ‘I love you.’” Then she told them to exchange phones and read their replies to each other. Pandemonium broke out! Here were some of the best replies:
1. I think you sent this to the wrong number.
2. Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn’t she?
3. Yeah and I love you too. What's wrong?
4. I thought we agreed you wouldn't drink during the day.
5. What now? Did you wreck the car again?
6. Honey, are you sick or what?
7. Don't beat around the bush; just tell me how much money you want!
Don’t be like that guy, men.
More seriously…
For many of you of ladies, it was the black and white image moving silently on a sonogram that truly confirmed the news – “I am a mother.” From that point on, you have been on a roller coaster. The gravity of your position descended upon you. Many days are joy-filled days where you embrace the responsibilities and the pleasures of motherhood. Other days can be described more as duty where the grind of your responsibilities weighs on you. Now, a mother’s feels daily pressure for so many reasons. You work to help provide an income for your family, and then you feel guilty when you aren’t there at home. Or you’re a single Mom and there’s no one in the batter’s box to pinch hit for you when you grow tired. Did you know: 44% of children are raised by a single parent within 1 mile of our church.
Single parents and single moms, this is a message for you. In the moments to come, I want to connect your lives to the very purpose God has for you. I want to fill your every moment with the ver ...
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