Super Mom
|
Abiding Mom
|
Does
|
Is (Psalm 46:10)
|
Tries to impress others
|
Pleases the Lord (Eph. 5:10, Proverbs 29:25)
|
Is controlled by an agenda (curriculum, schedule, etc)
|
Is controlled by the Holy Spirit: (Gal. 5:22-26) (Uses curriculum & schedules as tools for orderliness so she's more free to follow the spirit)
|
Her self worth is found in her accomplishments (clean house, perfect kids, the perfect bulletin boards, etc.)
|
Her self worth is found in an accurate view of who she is in Christ Jesus (Eph 2:10)
|
Her peace is found in the “perfect” environment
|
Her peace is found in Jesus in the midst of any storm (Is 26:3)
|
She is discouraged by failure
|
Failure reminds her that God's strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9-10)
|
She expects perfection from herself and others
|
She practices grace with herself and others (Eph 4:32)
|
She teaches her kids to be good
|
She teaches her kids to be Godly (Proverbs 22:6)
|
She is frustrated with her lack of spiritual fruit
|
She abides in Christ and bears much fruit (John 15:5)
|
She does things with her children
|
She builds a relationship with her children (Deut 6:6-7)
|
Her perspective is based on what is seen
|
Her perspective is based on what is unseen (Col 3:2)
|
She chooses quantity of activities
|
She chooses the most excellent Way (I Cor 13)
|
Thank you An An Abiding Mom!
Click here for a printable version!