MOMENTUM MOM
A Renaissance
Woman of Excellence
“Strength
and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
Are you a do it all kind of
mom? You know, the kind of mom who hears
someone say they have a lot on their plate, and all the while you know you are
carrying a platter? However, in the
midst of trying to do it all, you somehow find the power and strength to keep
moving forward no matter what. I'm not saying we are trying to be super
moms. Yet, there are moms, who are sometimes forced to take on the
characteristics parallel to that of a "Mother Bear." Her
survival skills are remarkable. Negotiating
or compromising the safety of her young is not an option! Regardless, of whether the threat occurs
from within the cave or outside the cave. No one gets to cross the line,
not even "Mother Bear" herself. If anyone appears to be a
potential threat, it is better for them to just turn and go the other
way. In fact, wisdom would say, “RUN!”
There are so many of us moms who
are placed in roles of protector, provider, and defender, rather than, our
natural given roles of nurturer, teacher, advisor, and counselor to name a few.
We acquire this added role not by choice, or because we volunteer, but because headship
decides to forsake their God-given responsibility of being protector, provider,
and defender of their family and home.
It seems as though it’s easier for them to just be selfish and only
accountable and responsible for themselves.
In a way, it appears as though they somehow exchange accountability to
family for immaturity, pride, abandonment, and just plain old juvenile stubborn
behavior.
Not so for the Momentum Mom. Somehow, we press forward and find the
strength we need, to create a peaceful and smooth transition for our children,
no matter what the cost. Often, to the degree that we will
sacrifice our own goals and dreams. We find comfort and encouragement in Psalm
46:1 which simply says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very
present help in trouble.” When
things get tough, we are more than determined to make sure that our children
not only survive, what some may call, disruptive moments in their lives, but
that they are given every opportunity to develop into productive citizens. Citizens, who achieve the ability to be
successful in their own endeavors; become the godly men and women of integrity,
and role models for the next generation.
Momentum (forward moving; driven) Moms have a very unique and crucial role
in the lives of their children. Keeping
the ship afloat when a man jumps overboard or abandons ship, particularly his
family, can be very difficult. However,
you can find hope in a familiar passage in Genesis Chapter 50:20 which states, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for
good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people
alive.” We
must not lose hope, or allow the enemy to make us feel like our motherhood has
become a chore or unpleasant task. We
must not
grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we don’t not
lose heart, according to Galatians 6:9. As our children grow, our motherhood
role will most certainly change, as well as develop. However, the
encouragement, love, care, and nurturing we give our children should never end.
If you have ever wondered who you are and why you are here, and you have
experienced or are in the process of almost letting go or giving up, DON’T
GIVE UP! Be encouraged Momentum
Mom! Continue to be a positive influence
in the lives of your children. Monitor
what they value, and promote a mindset that not only pursues goals, but is also
driven to obtaining excellence in those goals.
Implement godly wisdom from above to assist you in maintaining balance,
offering guidance, discerning the right direction, and motivating your
legacy. Motivate them to be purposed and
driven in their own pursuit of education, family, and practical living.
Others may do well, but MOMENTUM MOMS
surpass them all!
Copyright © 2009 by Dr. Deandra Stokes
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