WHEN MOTHERS PRAY CHALLENGE # 1 ACCEPTANCE

ACCEPT YOUR REWARD

Welcome to our When Mothers Pray Challenge.  May 8th has been designated as Mother's Day nationwide.  The purpose of this challenge is because we recognize that many mothers are faced with severe challenges, hurts, loss and frustrations that sometimes allow them to see motherhood as a burden instead of a blessing.

Many also have difficulties accepting the fact because of the conditions their children were conceived under, or perhaps the challenges of their relationship and other life challenges.  Regardless, you must accept the fact that children are a gift from God and a reward to you as a woman more so a mother. 

Scripture: Psalm 127:3 KJV
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

This will not be the ordinary journey of praying that our children will be better, appreciate us more or we will be treated with better royalties and grandeur.  It is a journey that will take us on exploring our hearts and accepting one of God's greatest gift while praying about some deep rooted issues that bring about most of our issues.  You will be required to ready daily scriptures, pray, do some activities and journal your thoughts.  
 

TODAY'S FOCUS:  YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN 

 

 

As you accept your gift, understand that God has specifically chosen you to bear your children.  You were the designated mother, and you must embrace that as His reward.  Yes, you were chosen to bring forth___________ (children name)

Today's Prayer: 
Pray that you will see, accept and understand that children are a blessing and not a burden.  Pray that you will accept every child as a blessing despite any flaws or disappointments.  As you pray, seek God's help and or forgiveness, if you are or have been challenged in accepting His reward of your children.  Pray that you will remain focus and at peace accepting your place in His plan of bringing forth each particular child for His purpose and glory in Jesus name!

Call each child name as you pray thanking God for each blessing. If you don't have any of your own, pray for a relative, friend or your future child.

Today's Activity:
Consider yourself as, "Blessed and Highly Favored.  Read Luke 1: 28-38
Journal your thoughts as you relate to the story in terms of your acceptance and readiness of your own pregnancy.  
How did you feel? 
What do you see that you can relate to?
What were your concerns?
Do you see the big picture as you read the story - Purpose/Plan? 
Do you have a story of how your fear of acceptance turn out as a powerful blessing?
Please share your thoughts stories and testimonies in the comments section of this blog. 
 
Remember, You are considered blessed and highly favored. God has chosen you, and had you in mind specifically to bear your wonderful children.  Give thanks for each of your children, and accept them despite the circumstances that they were conceived under.  Accept your forgiveness and move forward.  Be ready to salute, encourage and empower others in accepting the fruit of the womb as their gift and reward of the Lord- Be it unto you according to His word! 

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel