This Thursday at Moms Group we will be discussing Chapter 3 of Guilt-Free Motherhood: "The Forest for the Trees." Author Dr. Julianna Slattery asks, "Do you have a blueprint for your family?"
We will look at some of the following:
"Our ultimate goal as mothers nees to be based on bringing glory to God...As with anything else we put our hands to, a follower of Christ parents all for the purpose of bringing glory to the Lord. Without God's glory as our ultimate goal, we will someday have second thoughts and regrets. How can we avoid guilt unless we fulfill the purpose to which we have been called?"
We will see how God provides wisdom to this task. The chapter addresses how He wants to make us wise; how to value wisdom; and how wisdom is found in God's word, creation, and in the counsel of others.
Questions for Personal Reflection:
- Is it difficult for you to think of motherhood as a ministry or a calling? Why or why not?
- Up until this point, have you had a 'blueprint' for motherhood? If so, what is it?
- Read Proverbs 8:1-5 and 9:1-6. Do you believe wisdom is seeking you?
- What distracts you from seeking and yielding to wisdom?
Digging for Wisdom
- Read Solomon's prayer for wisdom in I Kings 3:7-9. What was his motivation for asking for wisdom? What was his heart attitude?
- Read Colossians 3:16, Psalm 119:105 and Hebrews 4:12. Why is reading the Bible so essential for gaining wisdom? When has biblical wisdom helped you as a mother?
- Read Proverbs 23:19, 22:15, and 29:15. How can we teach our children to love wisdom?
We will meet this Thursday, October 4, from 9.30 – 11.30am at 2/F Island ECC. Refreshments and childcare provided. Newcomers always welcome.