Mommie Incorporated

Is it just me or do you sometimes feel like you are running one of the largest corporations known to man? Well, guess what? You are and it’s Mommie Incorporated! Boy oh boy, who knew that motherhood would be so overwhelming? This is a never ending job! So they say that if being a mom were put on a pay scale we would make like $130,000 annually. Is it just me or does this figure seem just a little low? Let’s see… I am a chauffer, financial analyst/planner, cook, maid, dairy cow (for the nursing moms out there), teacher, personal shopper, personal stylist, Sunday school teacher, etc… I could go on, but think you get the point. Although, nobody said that it was going to be easy. For the Lord tells us “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40: 30-31). So when it seems like you just can’t take another day at Mommie Inc., meditate in God’s word and let his strength carry you through.

You know the song that goes… “Mama said there’d be days like this, there’d be days like this, Mama said, Mama said.” Well, I don’t know about you but my Mama didn’t say! Although, when I think about it, I don’t even think she could have put it into words. We must realize that the Lord knew just what he was doing when he made woman. He knew that we needed to have the strength of an ox, the patience of Job, the wisdom Joshua (son of Nun) and the love of Christ. So to all my mommies out there we were made to carry this load. God saw fit to give us everything we need to get the job done, and to get it done right. Sure we will make mistakes but at the end of the day what counts is how you handled those mistakes and making sure that no matter what, God always gets the glory. For our reward will be so worth all of this and much more! The bible says, “Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” (Proverbs 31:31). Mommies, we have to keep it together, the future depends upon it. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far!

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press

The Legacy of a Saved M.O.M.

This blog entry is dedicated to the life and ministry of Saved M.O.M., Delisia Carter. As many of you all know there was a tragic accident in Atlanta, GA on Easter Sunday (April 12th, 2009) that resulted in the death of Delisia along with her husband, children, and another young child. For a more detailed account of this incident please visit http://www.wsbtv.com/news/19216425/detail.html. Delisia touched my life in such a special way and in part inspired the creation of my blog. She was such an amazing mother and an example of what a true Saved M.O.M. is in every way. Delisia came from humble beginnings and faced adversity, but through it all she always uplifted others and gave GOD all the glory. To read her full story check out her e-book entitled, "Overcoming Negative Self Talk" at http://www.theeagleconnection.com/.

I had the wonderful opportunity of being the caregiver to Delisia’s two month old son, Ethan Carter; this is how I came to know Delisia. We don’t always understand why certain people are placed in our lives, but I am thankful that the Lord blessed me with one of his angels here on earth.

As mother’s we don’t have all the answers, but one thing is for sure, motherhood is truly special. If you visit Delisia’s site, you will see that Delisia’s role as a mother was referenced twice in the section of her bio used to sum up her hearts desires & life purpose. She listed four very important things in her life purpose, number two was to “be a virtuous wife and mother” and number four was to “leave an inheritance to my daughter and any other children I'm blessed with.” This alone shows you just how important motherhood was to Delisia, as it should be to all of us. I remember seeing the way that Delisia interacted with her children and thinking that Kayla and Ethan were so blessed to have a mother so kind and loving. It’s as though she loved them as Christ loves us. “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…” (Isaiah 66:13).

Delisia understood that as mothers we are competing with the wickedness of the world that our children are growing up in. This is why we must constantly cover our children with God’s word and display consistent examples of what God has called us to be. “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”(Proverbs 22:6).

I will close in sharing one of Delisia’s favorite scriptures. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11). Delisia wanted us to soar like Eagles. So Eagles take up your wings and show your little eaglets how to soar with you! Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far!