A mother you don’t want to be

by Sonny Villagonzalo
on 9 May 2021

1. A mother that wants to DO IT all.

PROVERBS 31:10-17
10 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. 11 Her
husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. 12 Never
spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. 13 She shops around for
the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. 14 She's like a
trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises.
15 She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing
her day. 16 She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put
aside, plants a garden. 17 First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.

PROVERBS 31:18-25
18 She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
19 She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking.
20 She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. 21 She
doesn't worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all
mended and ready to wear. 22 She makes her own clothing, and dresses in
colorful linens and silks. 23 Her husband is greatly respected when he
deliberates with the city fathers. 24 She designs gowns and sells them, brings
the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. 25 Her clothes are well-made and
elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.

PROVERBS 31:26-31
26 When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always
says it kindly. 27 She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps
them all busy and productive. 28 Her children respect and bless her; her
husband joins in with words of praise: 29 "Many women have done
wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!" 30 Charm is deceptive,
and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly
praised. 31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare
her praise.

PROVERBS 31:15 NRSV

She rises while it is still night and provides food for her
household and tasks for her servant-girls.

PROVERBS 31:1-3 NLT
1 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his
mother taught him. 2 O my son, O son of my womb, O son of
my vows, 3 do not waste your strength on women, on those
who ruin kings.

PROVERBS 31:1-3 NLT
1 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his
mother taught him. 2 O my son, O son of my womb, O son of
my vows, 3 do not waste your strength on women, on those
who ruin kings.

2. A mother that wants to CONTROL IT ALL.

PSALM 127:3-5 NLT
3 Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward
from him. 4 Children born to a young man are like arrows
in a warrior’s hands. 5 How joyful is the man whose quiver
is full of them!

A mother you don’t want to be

by Sonny Villagonzalo
on 9 May 2021

1. A mother that wants to DO IT all.

PROVERBS 31:10-17
10 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. 11 Her
husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. 12 Never
spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. 13 She shops around for
the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. 14 She's like a
trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises.
15 She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing
her day. 16 She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put
aside, plants a garden. 17 First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.

PROVERBS 31:18-25
18 She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
19 She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking.
20 She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. 21 She
doesn't worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all
mended and ready to wear. 22 She makes her own clothing, and dresses in
colorful linens and silks. 23 Her husband is greatly respected when he
deliberates with the city fathers. 24 She designs gowns and sells them, brings
the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. 25 Her clothes are well-made and
elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.

PROVERBS 31:26-31
26 When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always
says it kindly. 27 She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps
them all busy and productive. 28 Her children respect and bless her; her
husband joins in with words of praise: 29 "Many women have done
wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!" 30 Charm is deceptive,
and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly
praised. 31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare
her praise.

PROVERBS 31:15 NRSV

She rises while it is still night and provides food for her
household and tasks for her servant-girls.

PROVERBS 31:1-3 NLT
1 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his
mother taught him. 2 O my son, O son of my womb, O son of
my vows, 3 do not waste your strength on women, on those
who ruin kings.

PROVERBS 31:1-3 NLT
1 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his
mother taught him. 2 O my son, O son of my womb, O son of
my vows, 3 do not waste your strength on women, on those
who ruin kings.

2. A mother that wants to CONTROL IT ALL.

PSALM 127:3-5 NLT
3 Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward
from him. 4 Children born to a young man are like arrows
in a warrior’s hands. 5 How joyful is the man whose quiver
is full of them!