You just can't let a Mother's Day go by without saying something about it.
Yesterday, at church, I saw the full spectrum of people celebrate Mother's Day. I noticed one mom with a corsage and her two grown sons sitting next to her. I'm not sure if they really wanted to be at church, but they love their mom and so they came. Then there was this sweet widow sitting with her daughter-in-law and grandchildren. I still always think of her as a widow because she carries around this sadness after over 15 years without her husband. However, her eyes shine and the joy in her heart comes out at the mention of her children and grandchildren. Then there was my friend, who just found out she is pregnant with her first child. Another friend with veiled tears celebrated with her even though she has been dealing with infertility for years. .
So, how do all these Mother's Day images relate to Girls Ministry?
1. Girls need "spiritual moms" who will show them by their everyday actions and attitudes how to be godly women. Whether it is her biological mom, someone else's mom, or a single-adult "mom," girls need a spiritual mom. They need someone who will help them work through the common everyday issues of being a girl.
2. Girls need "spiritual moms" who will teach them how to deal with situations by turning to God's Word for the answers and by relying on the wisdom He provides. Just like a mom teaches her daughter skills to function in the world, a "spiritual mom" teaches girls to depend upon God for answers and how to walk with God. She will guide her "spiritual daughter" to truth and biblical answers so that when she matures, her "daughter" is confident and dependent upon the Lord.
Thanks to all girls' ministers who are mentoring and playing the role "spiritual moms" to another generation of young women. What you do does make a difference!
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