A Mother’s Heart
The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him. ‒ Proverbs 31:1 NAU
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Hebrews 11:23-26 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict. A PREPARING HEART
24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 25 choosing rather to endure ill- treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing A PREPARING HEART
pleasures of sin, 26 considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. A PREPARING HEART
(Proverbs 22:6) Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
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A PRAYING HEART Genesis 21:16-17 Then she went and sat down opposite him, about a bowshot away, for she said, "Do not let me see the boy die." And she sat opposite him, and lifted up her voice and wept. 17 God heard
A PRAYING HEART the lad crying; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, "What is the matter with you, Hagar? Do not fear, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is.
A PRAYING HEART (Jeremiah 29:11-13) 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. 12 Then you will call
A PRAYING HEART upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
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A PURE HEART (2 Timothy 1:5) I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
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A PONDERING HEART When Gabriel came to Mary there And told her that she must prepare; The Son of God she soon would bear; She pondered these things in her heart.
A PONDERING HEART As Baby Jesus arrived that day, His bed the humble manger hay; Mary marveled that He would come that way; She pondered these things in her heart.
A PONDERING HEART The things that Simeon did reveal Made Mary know her dreams were real. No thought of man could be concealed; She pondered these things in her heart.
A PONDERING HEART As Jesus hung there on the cross; She questioned how she'd bare the loss; But Christ had counted well the cost! Mary pondered these things in her heart.
A PONDERING HEART While one hundred and twenty tarried there; The Spirit of God soon filled the air! In answer to their praise and prayer! Mary pondered these things in her heart!
How Do you think Moses learned such deep loyalty to God and to God's people? ‒ from the preparing heart of his mother.
How do you think Ishmael learned he would become the leader of a great nation? ‒ from the praying heart of his mother.
How do you think Timothy learned his sincere faith? ‒ from the pure heart of his mother.
Where do think Jesus began to learn his destiny as the Son of God? ‒ from the pondering heart of his mother.
(Philippians 1:6) being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
So, mother, We salute you, We honor you.
A Mother’s Heart