Mother's Day

Message: Mother’s Day

· Live our lives intentionally in faith and in dependence on God.

a. We have to be who we want our children to become. (2 Timothy 1:5)

b. Eunice shaped Timothy’s heart spiritually. (Acts 16:1)

· Help your children know and understand scripture.

a. Eunice passed on her legacy by being well versed in scripture. (2 Tim 3:14-17; Deut 6:6-9)

· Pray for your children and teach them how to pray.

a. Dependence on God comes first.

Questions

*For anyone without children, consider those around you with whom you interact, mentor, lead, or to whom you are a spiritual parent.

1. What has your mom taught you?
2. What do you hope to teach your children?
3. How can you foster emotional independence and spiritual dependence in your children? What characteristics define each state?
4. Are you “being” what you want your children to become?
5. How do your challenges/failures help shape your children’s hearts?
6. If Paul were writing a letter to your children, what would he say?