MIND OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.
PASTOR THOMAS E. OGLESBY
P.O. BOX 85
NUTLEY, NEW JERSEY 07110
Website: mindofchristministries.net
e-mail:mindofchrist@verizon.net
May 2021
“There Will Always Be Godly Mothers”
Dear Believer(s):
The world today has changed drastically. In some ways we can say it has become worse than better. Many of the worldly values have changed. Even individuals have tried to change godly ways, godly values, and change the Word of God. But the Bible says, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”(Hebrews 13:8)
The life of a mother is like no other. The cares, worries, hurts, and disappoints of life that she must face. She must be able to forgive those who do not understand the nature of motherhood. She must overcome loneliness, and the troubling times of life handling family situations. The many times she tells herself, I could have done better, I said too much or I should not have spoken at all. The fears that are hidden in her heart that she never reveals; The undying need to balance all the facets of family life, handling outside job responsibilities, taking care of self, and fulfilling the commitment to serve God. Only a godly mother can perform all these tasks while manifesting the love of God and sharing His Word.
One of the greatest creations was when God created mothers. There could not be a world without mothers. I am talking about godly mothers; A mother who has accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, a mother that has the Gifts of the Holy Spirit operating in her life. They are the Word of Wisdom, the Word of Knowledge, Faith, Gifts of Healings, Working of Miracles, Prophecy, Discerning of Spirits, Divers Kinds of Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues. (1Corinthians 12) A godly mother manifests the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)
A godly mother is not defeated by the devil nor any trouble, trial or affliction. She has the same Spirit in her that God used to raise Jesus Christ from the dead. When she is confronted with the trouble of the world, her life changing decisions are not determined by her soulish realm. (Mind, will, and emotions) Godly mothers do not allow their five senses to override their ability to think with the Mind of Christ.
A godly mother’s success in this troubled world that we live in does not depend on her own human intellect, but it depends upon the wisdom and knowledge found in God’s Word. A godly mother has planted in her heart the scripture found in Psalm 34:19 which says, “ Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”
Do you know any godly mothers? I believe that you do. Look at the mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers who have influenced and instilled the principles of God in your life. Do not forget the aunt, teacher, babysitter, and pastor who has touched your life with the goodness of God.
Although godly mothers are overlooked and unappreciated the Holy Spirit in them yields to the will of God and brings much glory to Him.
Mothers, we oftentimes do not appreciate you and are not thankful for all that you do; but thank God you get all your love, strength, and guidance from Him. This enables you to love as God does.
As we celebrate this Mother’s Day, let us ask God how we can show love and appreciation in a special way. There may be mothers who are not born-again or saved. Let us pray that God will bring them into His Family of everlasting joy, peace, and love.
There are those of us who’s mothers are now with the Lord. We can say thank You Lord for their being with You. We can also thank You Lord for how they instilled Your love in us.
MOTHERS, WE TAKE THIS DAY TO SHOWER YOU WITH SPIRITUAL LOVE, AND MAY GOD REMIND US TO HONOR YOU EVERDAY.
Let us Pray, “Dear heavenly Father, we thank You for our Mothers. Many times, we take the gift of mothers for granted. Help us God to honor, and love one of Your greatest creations every day. God pour into our spirits the will to obey our mothers as Your Word tells us to do. God, let us receive the wisdom, and knowledge that our mothers so freely give. We pray this prayer in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen!
When we give to the work of God it shows that we love Him. Thank You for Your love in giving. Your love for God’s work enables me shine light into the darkness of the world. It helps me to let individuals know that God is real and that they can have His love reside in them today. I thank you and I know that God will honor your giving.
Happy Mother’s Day With Love & Prayers,
Pastor Thomas Oglesby
Pastor Thomas Oglesby
Special Worship Service Announcement:
Because of the Coronavirus, we are not holding In-Person Worship Services at St. Paul’s Congregational Church during the month of May. In June we will continue to evaluate how things are going in the State of New Jersey regarding indoor gatherings. This includes evaluating science and data, and Governor Phil Murphy’s attendance guidelines. Of course, we will be led by the Holy Spirit also in scheduling services for June and thereafter.
We want you to be safe and well. Please in your daily lives follow all of the safety guidelines regarding Covid-19.
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