Book Review: The Ministry of Motherhood - Questions

Gift of Inspiration Discussion Questions:

There are some great questions here. I am eager to comment on a couple of these, but in keeping with my desire not to squelch conversation I am going to refrain from commenting until others have begun to post on the entry - letting me know that readers are ready to discuss.

I do want to say that for questions 1 and 2 I would suggest you make this a matter of prayer and fasting....it's that important. I would suggest that you not get "stuck" here in the book - but that you realize that it may take a period of weeks to clearly discern the answers here. In other words pray, meditate, continue on and let this "marinate" or "simmer". Another idea - I bought journals for each of our children. I asked all to write a note or letter to each other on their birthdays - and I put notes in these too along the lines of the questions below....
1.For each child in your household, write out a list of characteristics (personality traits, skills, interests, etc) that you believe God can use for his purposes.

2. Referring to the lists you just made, write a letter to each child expressing what you see in him or her and affirming that God has a special place for that child in his kingdom purposes. Whether you share the letter with your child now or save it for a future time depends on your circumstances. Don't forget to commit this list to the Lord in prayer and specifically ask him for help in inspiring that child to use his or her gifts to help bring about God's kingdom.

3. Read Matthew 6:33. Consider the way you spend your time and your money. What does this say to your children about what is most important to you, and is this the message you want to send? In light of this verse, should a mother's children be her first priority?

4. Read Matthew 6:25-30 and Psalm 10:1. Then think of a time and place where you really felt the power and magnificence of God as displayed in the work of his creation. In the coming few weeks, be on the alert for opportunities to look, observe, ponder - and point out God's wonders to your children. Set a goal of saying, "Come, look!" at least once a day.

5. Read Matthew 9:36. Can you think of some fears or prejudices in your life or your particular culture that might keep you or your children from seeing people as Jesus did? (What kinds of people do you tend to shy away from or find it hard to care about?) What might help you overcome these attitudes?

I have far to much time to think about this. ::snort:: From here on out - Sally's quotes in normal font and color. My comments in alternate color. Easy.