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BLESSED Mother
Below is a list of characteristics of a good mother as composed by Sharon Jaynes into the acronym “BLESSED”:
B = Beacon
To be available to your child, a constant in his/her life, a landmark to your child.
L = Listener
To listen not just with your ears but with your eyes and facial expressions, as well as to know how to ask good questions.
E = Encourager
Ask yourself, “Am I my child’s chief critic or cheerleader?” To encourage means to give confidence or encouragement; that’s what a mother needs to do.
S = Self-esteem builder
To build a sturdy foundation of self-esteem for that child.
S = Seed-sower
To sow seeds of Scripture and prayer into your child’s life.
E = Example-setter
No matter what kind of values you try to instill in your child, ultimately, it’s what you do that matters.
D = Diligent
A mother doesn’t give up even when she’s tired.
Finally, a mother gives her children
over to the Lord in prayer.
