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Do This for Your Mom

If there is one thing I know – My mom wants me to achieve, win, grow, mature, pretty much every positive thing you could possibly say.  She wants me to be safe, happy, and know that she loves me.  My wife wants this for our six children. But, there is an evil enemy to our own success and potential…  NEGATIVITY.  If there was one gift every mom would be happy to receive this Mother’s Day, it’s what I call ZERO NEGATIVITY from her children.
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–This chalk board hangs in my dining room–

 

“but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” 
2 Timothy 4:12

This reminder hangs on our dining room wall…A positive approach to life matters.  I know things may not be going your way and you may even feel the stress today of trying to please mom.  Take a positive approach to honoring mom and do these 4 things today.

4 Things Mom Wants You to Live With –

  • High Calling – When you were born, no matter what the circumstances, God knew you and shaped you.  Life won’t seem fair and there aren’t always easy answers, but God has a high calling for your life.
  • Deep Conviction – Those who stand for nothing with end up losing their honor.  Be passionate about your belief in God and how he has created you and what you know to be true.
  • High Commitment – Let your word be your word and stand on it.  There is nothing worse than someone who says they will do something and they never do it.  None of us are perfect, but that doesn’t give us the excuse to lie, deceive, and not follow through on our intentions.
  • High Accountability – Mom wants to know that you are going to be ok.  Surround yourself with people who will help you get to where mom knows you need to go.

Looking forward to seeing you at Sharon School in Robbinsville for our Mother’s Day Service at 10:30 AM!

 

Josh Conn is the founding pastor of 217church, a contemporary church in Mercer County NJ.  217church meets Sundays at 10:30am at Sharon Elementary school in Robbinsville, NJ.  Visit www.217church.com for more information. or watch a weekend message here.  

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A Word With Mom

A guest blog by Bonnie Gay

As one mom to another can I just share with you something I’ve experienced? No, I’m not Josh, but I’m happy to be guest-blogging for him this week. Hey, as moms we juggle a lot of stuff. I want you to know that your value and your identify aren’t in that stuff – the mom stuff. Your value and the reality of who you are can only be found in Jesus.

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The enemy will attempt use your relationship with your child to keep you from your true identity. He does this through distraction. Here’s how:

  1. He’ll tell you that you’re not a good mom: So you’ll dive in and be the best mom ever. After all, a good mom will always defer her time and energy to care for the needs of her child over her own needs. But if mom isn’t discerning the child’s need vs. want, it can lead to the erosion of many healthy boundaries – for the child and for mom. Weigh the request. Maybe one book before bed is just enough. Then go read a good book yourself – you know, the one God wrote just for you.
  1. He’ll tell you what your child needs: Yes, Super Mom – you must have a well-maintained home and arrange enough well-planned social interaction and experiences to produce a well-rounded child who has three perfectly well-balanced meals each day. Well mom, when was the last time you sat down for coffee – with Jesus? What your child needs is a mom who has a healthy relationship with God. Make sure your well-timed schedule includes a one-on-one session with Jesus.
  1. He’ll tell you that you’re the only one for the job:You need to be the one who changes every diaper, wipes every booger, runs every errand, attends every game, every dance, every field trip, every doctor appointment, cleans up every mess, checks every homework problem, fixes every social dilemma, and we all know this list is endless so I’ll stop there. We can fix this distraction with 3 words. Let someone else. (GASP!) Step away. Accept help from your husband, your mom, a friend, a neighbor. Look to an older child to help with homework or social advice (and redirect if necessary, of course). But get some breathing room for yourself. Step away so you can be with Jesus and hear his voice.

You really are a good mom, a Super Mom, and the best one for the job. That’s all true. But don’t let Satan use all that stuff to distract you from Jesus.

John 4:13-14 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Worship with us this week! – May 10 – Mother’s Day Celebration – Defining Moments

Join us at 217church, a multi-site, contemporary church in Mercer County NJ.  217church is a family with small groups in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that meets Sundays in the Hamilton AMC24 Theater 10:00am and Sharon Elementary school in Robbinsville, NJ at 11:00.  Our new Robbinsville/East Windsor Campus meets every Sunday.  If you are looking for a church in East Windsor NJ, Lawrenceville NJ, Ewing NJ, Robbinsville NJ, Hightstown NJ, Hamilton NJ, Mercer County, Middlesex County or Bucks County, PA, we would love to have you join us.  Don’t miss our weekend services. Visit www.217church.com for more information. or watch a weekend message here.