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Lesson 1
Building With The Correct Mindset
Our theme verse comes from
Proverbs 14:1. “Every wise woman builds her house but the foolish
tears it down with her own hands”
As women and moms it is important that we understand the power we possess to make
or break the atmosphere of our families. It may not seem fair but we do have the power
to build up or tear down. Remember the old saying, “If momma ain’t happy, nobody is
happy” ?
Proverbs 24: 3-4. “By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it
is established. And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all
precious and pleasant riches”
To be an effective builder we must have the right mindset. One that honors God.
Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinks, so he is”
Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Parenting is often a thankless job.
It is exhausting both mentally and physically.
It can leave us feeling unimportant, unproductive, and insignificant.
The daily tasks of motherhood are often mundane.
Shifting the mindset to recognize that God has entrusted your children to you and you
are the perfect mom for them. No one will ever love your children more than you.
In the video I shared how I wanted to work a ministry but didn’t realize that the ministry that was
most important was my family. A change of mindset was required.
You are the first picture of Jesus they will ever see. You are the first to speak into your
children to shape who they will become.
* What do your children see as they look at you?
* What are they learning as they observe you dealing with life?
In the mundane tasks of motherhood it is easy to feel that you are not doing anything of
importance.
Keep in mind that your children are going to be amazing people someday and you have
a hand in what they become.
Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is
old he will not depart form it”
Isaiah 54:13 “All your children shall be taught by the Lord and great
shall be the peace of your children”
Training up children in the Lord brings peace to their lives.
From my vantage point now with my children grown I can see clearly what I had an influence on.
Bibles being translated in Africa
Gospel being preached in Texas and Missouri
Troubled youth being ministered to
Medical care going to the African coast
Christian music being written and shared
Ministries being served in
Strong marriages
Faithful friends
And the list goes on
If only I could have thought of these things when I felt like I was having no impact. It would have made
the day to day seem more tolerable.
So when you are feeling like you are not progressing..................
1) Remember the importance of your role
We see only one small moment but God sees the entire picture
So persevere. Your children have the potential to do great things in this world and your
guidance in that is not insignificant.
2) Remember the importance of God’s strength
I promise that you do not have the strength to do this on your own.
2 Corinthians 12:9. “My grace is sufficient for you and my power is
perfected in weakness”
God can do mighty things in our weakness and as we humble ourselves before the Lord
He works! Humble yourself before God and He will lift you up! (James 4:10)
3) Remember the importance of God’s wisdom
We have not been left clueless. The old saying is that babies don’t come with
manuals. But there are so many scriptures that guide us on our parenting journey. We
have the perfect manual.
4) Remember God’s grace
Lamentations 3:22 “The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never
cease. His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great
is Your faithfulness.”
No matter how badly we mess up every morning is a new day and filled with mercy.
God forgives. We must learn to forgive ourselves.
The prayer I repeated the most during my parenting years was usually prayed at night when I rested my
head to sleep. I would ask God to please fix all the mistakes I had made that day.
STUDY QUESTIONS
1) What is your greatest mind battle?
2) How do you try to renew your mind concerning this?
3) Share a time when you knew your mindset was not effective and needed changing.
How did you change it?
4) What part of parenting do you currently find the most difficult?
5) What victories are you experiencing in your life as a mom?