The 21st Century Mother by Pastor Mrs Nike Adeyemi

Jochebed gave birth to Moses at a time when Pharaoh had given the command that all male Hebrew babies should be thrown into the river. Even before Moses had done anything for her, Jochebed saw that he was a beautiful child, risked her life and hid him for three months. She showed creativity when she placed Moses in a basket in the rushes by the river; the same river where the male babies were supposed to have been killed, yet he was saved by Pharaoh’s daughter.  She is a good example of the 21stcentury woman.( Exodus 2:2)
We learn from Jochebed that there is a time to hide our children in God’s love and prayer. We need to see beyond our children’s flaws or handicaps and believe that they are beautiful children with bright destinies.  She understood that God would never give us children who are nightmares. Never write off any child. 
 As a 21st century mother, you have got to be informed about young people. Get on social media and get into your children’s space even as you bring them into your own space too. Be committed to your family and children. Be tenacious about what can kill them; things that can lure their hearts away from God. Through prayers, go ahead to shield them from negative influences and lifestyles. Teach them God’s word, be there to support them, vet the curriculum of their schools and ensure that you have given them the right foundation to counter wrong teaching. Children of nowadays know many things that their parents do not know; parents and guardians needs to step up the game.  
 A 21st century woman communicates excellently with her children, their friends and with the things that communicate with them, she ensures that the communication channel remains unclogged.  She is also a woman of faith; she is not fearful even though raising children in this day and age can be daunting, God expects us to receive grace for the assignment from him ( Matthew 11:28-30)

The 21st century woman is a woman of covenant and she introduces that covenant to her children. Teach your children to pray about different matters and help them build their confidence in God. Do not compromise your values when relating with them, do not compare them with their peers, commend them when they do right. Love them unconditionally guide them from a young age and do not shy away from discussing various topics with them. You will get to know more about them and their beliefs when you do. Be a person of integrity because your children are watching you and they are more likely to copy what you do rather than what you say. Monitor your children’s activities, physically and on the internet and advise them against wrong lifestyles. Don’t impose your values on your children. When you discipline them, do it from a standpoint of love.

The 21st century mother wears many hats but Jesus says we should come to him so he can give us rest. Ask God to give you wisdom to handle all the different aspects of your assignment so you can live a successful life and be happy over your children in the latter part of your life

In His love

Nike Adeyemi

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