Notes
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Matthew 6:33-34
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. 26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
Proverbs 31:25-26
Whether you’re a man or woman, whether you’re young or old, the BIble has a lot to say about godly character. Last Sunday, we celebrated the mother figures in our lives, whoever they may be, and the role they had in shaping who we are today.
Like the impact those people had on our lives, we all should want to be that type of person: to seek God, take on His characteristics, and be a role model for the people around us. A godly person, male or female, is someone who prays regularly, reads God’s Word, trusts God to meet their needs, and exhibits the kindness and hospitality of God.
Today, let’s read a few verses and reflect on the importance of the mother figures in our lives, and how we can come alongside each other to be a godly influence in the lives of our families. Whether you are married or unmarried, whether you have children or are a spiritual parent, there are people who you influence every day. Reflect on how you can be a positive influence on them and help them grow into who God is calling them to be.
As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.
Micah 7:7
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22:6
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.
2 Corinthians 1:3
For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9
Group Questions
- What is one thing you’re glad your mother or a mother figure in your life taught you? (Your mother figure might be a relative like a grandmother or stepmother, or another influential woman in your life such as a family friend, teacher, or mentor.)
- What is the importance of keeping God at the center of your family?
- How can we trust God during very difficult times in our lives or in our family’s lives?
- Matthew 6:33-34 mentions seeking the Kingdom of God above all other things. Have you seen people who live this out? How did their faithfulness impact your own faith?
Prayer
Thank you for the mothers and mother figures in our lives who have shaped us with their strength, wisdom, and love. Help us to reflect on their influence and strive to display the same type of godly character. Guide us in seeking Your Kingdom above all else and trusting in Your provision for our needs.