Word Wednesday

Today is officially “Word Wednesday” otherwise known as “Hump Day.” We’ve made it half way through yet another week on the wonderful, exciting and bumpy road of motherhood. Therefore, some of us are looking for some encouraging words to make it through the rest of the week with Joy and Peace. At night before my son goes to bed, in addition to reading bible stories, I read him a passage out of Prayers That Avail Much, First Blessings for Your Child by Germaine Copeland. Mommies we have to keep our children prayed up and constantly put Gods Word in their hearts.

Monday’s passage read, “I embrace you with God’s love that is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. May God give you the grace to love Him because He first loved you. I embrace you as God embraces us, and I embrace Him who sent you.” For the last few months now I have been doing my very best to walk in love on a level that I haven’t before. The word love is mentioned over 600 times in the bible, which is a direct indication that love is a very important part of our daily walk. In John 15:9-12 Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

Now as parents we have an unconditional love for our children that words can’t even begin to express. How awesome would it be if we could love everyone in this way? I feel that this is what God wants us to strive for; for us to love each other unconditionally and without fail, no matter what. Especially when we don’t feel like it. Not only should we strive to love others in the way that Jesus loves us, but we must teach our children to do the same. I am proclaiming my part in a Love Revolution! Will you stand with me in doing so?

Until our next appointed meeting time. Stay tuned for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment). If you would like to submit prayer requests send them to info@savedmom.com. Thanks for your continued support!

Mommie Blessings,

Saved M.O.M.

Show Love Now

In wake of recent celebrity deaths and recent death in my husband’s family, I want to stress the importance of showing love now. We must take this opportunity to show love and appreciation to those that are near and dear to us while we can. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, but one thing is certain, our time here on earth doesn’t last forever. “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.” (Job 14:1-2).

I find myself thinking about the moments I chose to spend time with my loved ones instead of doing the “things” that I thought I really needed to do, that didn’t involve my loved ones. When I reflect on these moments, I have no regrets at all. It’s so often that we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, errands, appointments, and arrangements. Although, when you consider the “big picture,” is it really necessary that we stress ourselves out with unnecessary busyness? Consider the side effects of it all; it only leads to missed opportunities with loved ones, tiredness, and the stress can manifest into disease.

I am not saying that we don’t need to handle our business, but what I am saying is that we should be sure to have a good balance and spend time with those that we love and not get caught up in being busy. We must also remember to make sure that the time with those that we love is quality time, not just moments of physical closeness lacking in emotional connectivity. We need to show our children the importance of loving each other now, while we can so we don’t raise another generation that’s too busy to make necessary connections. Remember, they are the ones that we are raising to make a brighter day by leading exemplary lives. This reminds me of a song from my distant past, “We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving.”

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press

Word Wednesday

Today is officially “Word Wednesday” otherwise known as “Hump Day”. We’ve made it half way through yet another week on the wonderful, exciting and bumpy road of motherhood. Therefore, some of us are looking for some encouraging words to make it through the rest of the week with Joy and Peace. Every night before my son goes to bed, in addition to reading bible stories, I read him a passage out of “Prayers That Avail Much, First Blessings for Your Child” by Germaine Copeland. Mommies we have to keep our children prayed up and constantly put Gods word in their hearts.

Yesterday’s passage read, “God knows the end from the beginning. I pray that everything you do in your life’s work will be done in love, in a true love to God and man that is inspired by God’s love for you.” Love, love, love… it’s the key that opens all the doors. Every important relationship that we have is driven by love. When I think of the love that I have for my child, it’s hard for me to imagine that God’s love for us is even greater. That’s so amazing! It’s so wonderful to know that God loves us more than we love could ever comprehend. No matter what we do or what we say, his love is unwavering.

We must take a page out of the Good Book and live our lives loving others as God loves us. If everyone could truly do this the world would be such a marvelous place. I know that it is not always easy to love others, especially those that we may not like very much. Nevertheless, why don’t you take a moment to push past your flesh and give it a try? Then watch God bless your efforts and see how much better you feel. The word says, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8). There are so many people that have hurt me in my lifetime. However, it wasn’t until I made a decision to TRULY forgive them and love them in spite of what they did to me, could I really enjoy everyday life. I am making it a daily mission to show my son this type of love and instill this value in him so that he can always enjoy everyday life. How about you?

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more words of encouragement and inspiration for M.O.M.’s near and far! Please share this blog with as many people as you know (www.savedmom.com), we have so many lives to touch. Feel free to post a comment and/or subscribe (if you are reading this from your inbox visit the site address referenced above to post a comment).

Mommie Blessings,

Shonte’ Press