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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION. 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ICB are taken from the INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS BIBLE. 1986, 1988, 1999 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NCV are taken from the New Century Version. 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ISBN-13: 978-1-4003-1814-8 Printed in China 12 13 14 15 16 RRD 5 4 3 2 1 Introduction A s a mother, you have been chosen to love, nurture, protect, and care for the precious gift of your child.
The Bible is Gods gift for life, and this book has been created as an encouragement for you and your little one. The topics that have been chosen will enrich your life and bring you and your child closer to your heavenly Father. As you share the Scriptures and meaningful thoughts, may they bring joy, peace, and contentment to your mind and to your heart. Jack Countryman Contents
Hold on to my words
with all your heart.
Keep my commands
and you will live. Proverbs 4:4 NCV Mommy
The Lord of Comfort As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. ISAIAH 66:13 G od has promised in this passage that He will comfort you.
When life is wonderful and the excitement of your new child is fresh, He will celebrate with you the joy that you are experiencing. When sickness comes to your precious child, God will comfort you and guide your every step. The love that God has for you and your child is both unconditional and everlasting; therefore, embrace His love and share it with the precious gift God has given you. The love that God has for you is never going to change. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. ISAIAH 41:10 G ods Word is strong and true.
He has promised to be with you in all that you do. What you do with His promises is what matters most. Claim your position as Gods child, and do not be afraid. You have the power to overcome every challenge in life when you apply His Word. He will protect you and sustain you. Mommy
Jesus Loves Your Child Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them.... Mommy
Jesus Loves Your Child Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them....
And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. MARK 10:13, 16 Y ou can rest assured that your child is loved beyond your imagination. Jesus cares about you and the child you have been given. Daily come to Him in prayer to seek guidance and wisdom. Let the love Jesus has for you flow through you to your child. You will be blessed, and so will your child.
Someone has said, Children are not things to be molded but people to be unfolded. As your child depends on you, learn to depend on your Creator. The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. PSALM 138:8 T he one thing that is certain and will never change is that God loves you with an everlasting love. Speak to Him daily, share His precious Word, and pray daily for His divine guidance. God will come to you when you humbly seek Him, because He has promised to be with you always.
His Spirit will help you. Gods gifts put your best dreams to shame. Mommy
The Lord Will Not Forget You Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you. ISAIAH 49:15 G od has sealed you in His heart. You have been chosen by Him to be His daughter. The love that He has for you is the very love He wishes for you to have for your child.
It is never changing, unconditional, and everlasting. Take time each day to thank God for His eternal love, and let your heart overflow with His love to the one you have been given to cherish.
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