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How does a mother model the right way to live? How does a mother model christianity? How does a mother model Christ? The secret is actually in Christ's Sermon on the Mount! Here are the first four Be-Attitudes that we have looked at so far this year (with my commentary):
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Matthew 5:3-6
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Be humble! Put God as number one! Understand that it's not all about me and it's not all about you!)Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Be sorry for your sins! Be sorry for the sins of others and the condition of our world!)
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. (Understand that God is in control...so let him take the reins of your life - without kicking and screaming about it!)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Understand that righteousness comes only from God! Consume His ways! Have a daily diet of God via Bible study, meditating on His word, talking to Him, and being led by Him!)
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As we each follow the model of Christ, our children will model Christ through us!
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Today, as I think of the concept of modeling, I share with you some pictures.
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Ten month old Lexi has modeled her mama, Brenda, praying:
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.It will be a week ago tomorrow that the Deal family buried their beloved son and brother, Connor. The remarkable 40,000+ "hits" on their Caring Bridge website in a little over a week is an amazing testimony to a mom and dad who have modeled "hungering and thirsting for righteousness". I happened to be on Nan's Facebook just minutes after she posted that Ron had set up a new website with videos and some text from the funeral. By the time I went there and posted my own comments, several others had done the same. One woman's comments I have copied and pasted below. I believe it exemplifies the concept of modeling. After reading this letter, consider who you are modeling. Consider who is modeling you...
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"Ron and Nan - I cannot stop thinking about the AMAZING LETTER that Connor wrote you (Nan)! What a tribute to your love and to what a wonderful mother you are! I was IGNITED INSIDE to be a mom like you! I want to ENJOY every single moment with Angelia and listen to every story, give great feedback, and to(prayerfully) have the loving connection with her that you obviously had with Connor and I know you will always have with Braden and Brennan! I will NEVER rush through homework again or work on my laptop when Angelia needs my attention. Never again will I say "Honey, I'll be there in just a minute..." I will be intentional and (Lord willing) never miss a moment - - your example has shown me that the gift of our listening ears, our loving hearts, our affirming smiles and our tender arms are THE GIFTS that kids needs most - they are truly PRICELESS! Connor knew you ADORED HIM to his very core and that he could always count on you to listen, to give feedback and to protect his dreams and ambitions! THANK YOU, Nan, for showing me what it looks like to be an EXTRAORDINARY MOM!! Thank you for sharing the letter Connor wrote. His words will be MY INSPIRATION for the rest of my life! With much love and CONSTANT PRAYER from Nashville..."Angelia's Mom".
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Just a heads up to come back and join us next week as we look at Be-Attitude 5...Blessed are the merciful...
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