A single mother is either one who finds herself pregnant outside wedlock and subsequently gets into the state of motherhood unexpectedly or one who has been separated or divorced from her husband. Consequently, both are faced with unprecedented hardships. Today, many people despise single mothers. Some see them as people who have committed unpardonable sins and are therefore suffering for their wrong doings. What these people fail to realize is that those who find themselves as single mother never bargained for such. They had dreamt of blissful relationship but only to find their dreams and hopes being shattered. However, those who are in this situation need not despair but take courage and trust the Lord. 1 Chronicles 16:11, Job 5:8, Matthew 11:28, John 14:1.
THE CONCERN AND FEARS OF SINGLE MOTHERS
Generally, single mothers are faced with many problems like the thoughts of loneliness, insecurity, single parenting, financial burdens, good education for children, and so on. These pose threats and menace to their lives. They are filled with worry and anxiety. At times there is a moment of mental torture of what led to their problems. These may in turn arouse self-pity, discouragement and disillusionment. Thus, they are not able to push ahead. What then should be the reaction of a single mother of these problems? Psalm 73:25, 26.
Inspite of the characteristics and peculiarities of the single mothers, through God they can be valiant. The single mother must determine to succeed in her predicament by seeking the Lord in repentance if she has done so. She must confess her sins and have assurance of salvation (Matthew 6:33). The righteousness of the Lord must be her priority and her life straightened up. It is then God can be her Father and she becomes His child. She must surrender her will as a single mother and determine to follow the Lord through. Then, God will begin to lead her in her personal and family life and all that appertains to life. God will give you direction and make your life anew. He will give beautiful life and brighter future for you and your children. You must build confidence in the Lord and destroy fear. Don’t sell yourself short. Identify your fears, pains; lay them down at the foot of Jesus. With determination to succeed through God’s help, you shall succeed. Psalm 11:3, Proverbs 4:7, 1 Corinthians 4:10.
THE COMMITMENT AND CONSECRATION OF SINGLE MOTHERS TO DIVINE REQUIREMENT
The single mother must fix her heart on God. She must break away completely from worldly ties. She must live the life of faith and maintain a balanced Christian life. She must pray always and fellowship regularly with people of like precious faith (Hebrews 10:25). She should prayerfully get a decent employment or business transaction (Romans 12:11). She must be occupied daily with God’s work in the area of evangelism and Christian service (John 4:34, 94; Luke 19:13). She must constantly pray for her children and seek godly counsel (Proverbs 15:22). She must be content with whatever she has (1 Timothy 6:6). She must be wise and tactful in receiving gifts from men; keep herself pure, and hope in the Lord to give her a clean re-start on a clean slate.
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