MOTHERHOOD: THE IMPORTANCE AND VALUE OF BEING A "PRAYING" MOTHER

The women of SISTAH CHAT are all WOMEN OF GOD and as such, we believe that when we, ourselves, are right with the Lord, we can then "make up the hedge for our children" through prayers of intercession on their behalf. We believe that we should pray for their personal salvation, for God's blessing on their lives, for the Lord to "fill them with the knowledge of His will" (Col.1:9), for His divine leading and guidance, and for His protective arms to encircle them and keep them from evil and harm. If we do not "stand in the gap" for our children, who will? God entrusted our children to us to raise in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord," to equip them for spiritual battle, to bring honor and glory to His name. Just as we cannot "stand in the battle" without the armor of God, neither can our children. God is truly attentive to the prayers of a loving and caring mother! His listening ear is ever available to the woman "that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before Him" (Ez. 22:30) for her children. Let not our eternal legacy to our children be one of "Woe" - "And I sought for a woman among them... but I found none" (Ez.22:30). Rather, strive for the reward and joy of having been an intercessor - "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior" (I Tim. 2:3).

Prayer:  "Thank you, Lord, for the blessed honour and privilege of being a mother! Help me to be faithful in daily bringing them to Your throne of grace!"