Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Here at Saved M.O.M. we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Enjoy this time with your children and loved ones, but never forget the reason for the season! "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6.

We thank God for sending His only begotten son so that we may have everlasting and abundant life. Share this word with your children this season and take a few moments to reflect on the gift we have in Jesus.

We would love to hear your Christmas stories. Feel free to post your comments below this blog entry at www.savedmom.com. Here's to a year filled with wonder!

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

(S. Press)

Faith vs. Fear

“Faith vs. Fear” was the topic of discussion on our October Saved M.O.M. conference call. We decided to discuss this topic for several reasons. The primary reason being that it seems that there are so many times that we, as believers, allow our fear to override our faith. We often choose to allow the naysayers and negative energy around us to overshadow our God given right to faith in all things.

It is vitally important that we make an intentional decision every day of our lives to walk in faith and not fear. It’s so easy for us to get caught up in the constant negativity portrayed by the media and our society, however, we have been blessed with the ability to live our lives in a faith based mode and not in a fear based mode. We simply have to make the choice to choose faith and not fear, life and not death!

In addition, as parents, we have a higher obligation to do so because we have smaller eyes watching our every move. We want to exemplify this practice of walking in faith and not fear to our children as often as possible. Even if your kids are older, they are still influenced by your actions. So let’s display the best example for them of what God intended us to be.

Now don’t misunderstand the text, I know that we all face times in our lives in which we experience fearful situations, for which the outcome looks bleak. However, we can’t always go by what we see, we must live by our faith… “For we live by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7). Therefore, we should choose to make a conscious effort every day to walk by faith and watch what happens!

We would love to hear how you have chosen faith over fear in your life! Post your comments below this blog entry at www.savedmom.com. Our next Prayer Conference Call will be held on Sunday, November, 24^th at 8:45 pm, simply dial 712-432-3066 and enter the call code 656437.

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

(S. Press)

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

As parents we often find ourselves stressing out about every little issue that presents itself, as it relates to our children. It doesn’t matter their age; we always seem to find something to worry about. When will my child walk? Will potty training ever end? Will my child get better grades in school? Is my child having sex or doing drugs? Is my child making good decisions at college? Did my child pick the right spouse? And the list goes on and on.

We must learn to stop stressing and worrying about these things. Not only is doing so unhealthy, but it also contradicts the Word of God. His Word tells us in 1 Peter 5:7, "Give all your worries to Him, because He cares for you." Therefore, we should put our time and energy into teaching our children to put God first in all things. The best way for us to do so is to lead by example. 

I've certainly had many moments of "sweating the small stuff", however I am doing my best to allow God to lead this ship while  I enjoy the ride! It's such a blessing to know that we are comforted by our Father God and He is with us every step of the way. Parenting has never been the easiest job, but it can definitely be the most rewarding. The choice is yours.

Feel free to share ways in which your are teaching or have taught your children long lasting Godly principles. Post your comments below this blog entry at www.savedmom.com. Our next Prayer Conference Call will be held on Sunday, August 25th at 8:45 AM. Simply dial 712-432-3066 and enter the call code 656437.

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

(S. Press)

Doing Things on Your Terms

I recently had a conversation with a new mommy. She told me that she was starting to feel really inadequate as a mother because of some of the choices that she made regarding her parenting practices. I went on to explain to her that what she felt was pretty common for first time mothers. I also added that she should not allow any one else’s opinions or experiences drive her away from doing what she thought would be best for her family.

It seems as though more often than not other mothers feel compelled to offer their parenting advice to new mothers, many times without ever being asked. This is something that I try very hard not to do. I feel that new mothers need a good support system more than anything, not someone judging them and offering them unsolicited advice. I know that there may be many who disagree with me on this, but I am simply stating how I feel. Even when advice is solicited, I always tell new mothers that they will ultimately have to work through each situation and circumstance and do what they feel is best.

When it comes to parenting there really is no blanket way of doing things. Every child is different and every situation is different. As a mother, I feel that it is best to follow your gut instinct, always pray your way through and allow God to steer you in the right direction. 

I would love to hear your stories about other mothers giving you unsolicited advice that they could have just kept! Feel free to post your comments below this blog entry at www.savedmom.com. Also, our next Saved M.O.M. Prayer Conference Call will be held on Sunday, May26th at 8:45 am. Simply dial 712-432-3066 then enter call code 656437.

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

(S. Press)

Remembering The Past

Less than 2 weeks ago Black History Month came to a close and Women’s History Month started. With this in mind, I want to take a few moments to discuss the importance of teaching our children about the past. It’s so unfortunate, that in many instances, the only exposure to black history or women’s history that our children will receive is during school. However, I feel that as parents, it is incumbent upon us to teach our children about the history of days gone by. Knowing about our history and where we have come from, helps to shape us into wholesome and well-rounded individuals.

 

With the use of the internet, there are so many information sources that we can tap into as we teach our children about history. There are also ways to make this experience fun and exciting (i.e. take them to a museum exhibit or a play that focuses on the subject matter, have a puppet show including portrayals of historical figures, etc…). During the months devoted to specific areas in history there are great educational opportunities that are beneficial to us and our children.

 

These are a few great websites to visit during your quest more information about Women’s History Month: http://www.nwhp.org/ , http://thegrio.com/2013/03/01/womens-history-month-on-the-importance-of-black-womens-history/ , http://womenshistorymonth.gov/. Why not take a few hours this month to visit some museums and exhibits in your city to expose your kids to something they haven’t experienced before?  We would love for you to share your stories with us by commenting below this post at www.savedmom.com. Thanks for your continued support!

 

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.
(S. Press)

Earn Your Keep

At a recent MOPS meeting, I had a conversation with a group of mothers about teaching our little ones how to clean up around the house. Most of them were pleasantly surprised when they found out that my toddler makes his bed, helps with the laundry, helps unload the dishwasher (no knives and forks of course) and cleans his play room!

I explained to them that I definitely have an A-type personality and my children have helped me clean around the house since they started walking. This is abnormal for many, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I believe that it is imperative that we start teaching our children the importance of cleanliness and organization at a very early age. Not only does doing so teach them a sense of responsibility, but it also teaches them an essential life skill that will help them in many other areas and aspects of their lives in the future.

I know that most of us have heard the saying, “cleanliness is next to Godliness” a time or two. We know that God likes order and we want to be in right standing with Him. It’s not always easy to maintain cleanliness and order with little ones running around. However, we should take the time to teach them the importance of this principle and show them how to do age appropriate cleaning tasks.

I know that some of you may not agree with my practices, but I know that what I am teaching my children is having a positive impact on them in many ways. I would love for you to share your tips on how you motivate your little helpers, as it relates to cleaning and staying organized by commenting below this post at www.savedmom.com. Thanks for your continued support of Saved M.O.M.!

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

(S. Press)