5 POINTERS THAT YOU ARE A GREAT MOM!
This weekend is mother’s day and we just want to share a few pointers that will encourage all mothers and mother’s to be.
Pointers are simply indicators that help you know if you’re on the right path in your journey.
Few years ago, I stumbled across a great mother in the bible – Jochebed; whose story I want to share today.
Jochebed was the mother of the famous Moses in the bible, but it didn’t end there. She was also the mother of Aaron and Miriam; the three children were instrumental to the success of their generation. They helped the Israelites in leaving Egypt and crossing over to the Promised Land.
Usually we can have one [1] outstanding child doing exploits in their field of workbut to have three [3] children doing exploits in their different fields is rare, and for each one to support the other in achieving their dream/purpose is quite unusual too.
What then made Jochebed’s story different?
That’s what I want to share today; the few pointers I gleaned from studying Jochebed and I hope it blesses you as it did me.
- CHOICE of a life partner – she was married to a man with the same value system as hers. Every woman while making a choice of a life partner, must remember or put into consideration what the future will look like; will your choice of a life partner help you both in achieving purpose for yourselves and the children you will bring into this world? [Ex 2:1]
- SENSITIVE – Jochebed was an intelligent woman who was sensitive to her environment and studied the times and seasons. She hid her son till, she felt it was okay to bring him out.
As mother’s we need to be sensitive to our environment; know what is going on around you and guide your children accordingly. We as mothers are blessed with intuition; use it! Pray, read, learn, study and be abreast of what is going on in your environment [Ex 2:2-3]
- SELFLESS – Two ingredients are required for selflessness: HUMILITY and SACRIFICE
Jochebed displayed this totally, she chose to be the nanny, so her son could become all he was created to be
What are you willing to do for your children to fulfill purpose, even if you are not celebrated or recognized for it? [Ex. 2: 8-9]
- TEACHERS– All mothers are teachers. We as mothers must intentionally teach our children their history, heritage, language, values and so much more. A child who doesn’t understand who he/she is or where he/she comes from; is like a TREE WITHOUT ROOTS.
Jochebed even though she was a nanny to her son, found ways to teach him his heritage. [Ex 2:11]
- BONDING CORD – as mothers, we are left with the huge task of helping each of our children to understand their uniqueness and the place of teamwork in the family.
To achieve this: we should intentionally create time and include our husband in bonding with our children and letting them understand that helping one another in climbing the ladder of success and achieving their dreams/goals; is an important part of the family tradition [Ex 2: 7; Ex 4:30]
Mothers are equipped nurturers of life all through their lifetime. They start to nurture their spouse, children, grandchildren and friends etc. Some of the qualities that enable them succeed in this multi-dimensional role are inbuilt in them already like their intuition and their very loving nature etc., others must be acquired like patience, cooking, teaching ability, and other skills.
Priority and balance are two fundamental factors that determine how well each mother carries out her functions.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at KMA.
Ngee & Rich
(Dr & Mrs Richard Okonkwo)
Founders/Habit Instructor
Keeping Marriage Alive Initiative.
“Will two people walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” Amos 3:3 (CEB).
