The Peculiarity of a Mother – Pt 1

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the month of March. It shall be a month that will spring pleasant surprises for you and your household. This month, we will focus on The Peculiarity of a Mother.

According to the dictionary, peculiarity is a strange or unusual feature or habit of an individual. Also, it is a characteristic that is distinctive of a particular person. As mothers, it is important to note that motherhood is an awesome privilege, but many mothers (biological, foster and spiritual) are yet to come to the knowledge of this. That is, they do not understand their roles and peculiarity; hence, they misuse the privilege committed to them by God.

After the creation of woman, God rested;He was so satisfied after the creation of the woman that He ended His work. He was so convinced that He had put a seal of perfection on all His creations after the woman was made. Thus, your presence as a woman, whether a mother, mother-to-be or mother-in-law, should bring rest to the people around you.

What Peculiarity should you as a Mother Possess?

• Mother as a Comforter. This is a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. This is an attribute a mother must possess. Even God in His Word reveals this when He said: As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you (Isaiah 66:13).You can imagine the Almighty God comparing His comfort to that of a mother. That means a mother’s soothing touch and presence is to bring comfort, encouragement, relief, joy, rest, help and love to her family. In some homes, where you cannot find rest, the mother of the home is the chief perpetrator of that discord. Mother, you are meant to be a peacemaker. In 2 Samuel 20:19, the Bible talks about a mother-in-Israel, who saved a city with her wisdom and brought peace to the land. You, too, can bring peace, rest and comfort to your home, place of work and community.
• Mother as Solution Provider. A real mother is a solution provider. She is a blessing and not a burden to her family. At the wedding of Cana, Mary, the mother of Jesus, guided the servants who lacked enough wine for the wedding to the solution. She said: Whatsoever he (Christ) saith unto you, do it (John 2:5, emphasis mine). Someone said concerning Martin Luther (initiator of reformation), “Behind the monk who shook the world was the influence of a mother.” What will be said of you?

However, to enjoy the peculiarities of motherhood, you must have a relationship with your maker. If you are not born again, please say this prayer of faith: Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse me with Your Precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the Living God. From today, Lord Jesus, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now, I am Born Again.

Congratulations! You are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave or forsake you. With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace, in Jesus’ name! Please write or call to share your testimonies with me through oyedepofaitha@gmail.com OR 08141320204 and 07026385437. For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian Bookstores: Understanding Motherhood, Raising Godly Children and Building a Successful Family.