Ideals for the 21st Century Woman/Mother 1. Identity - This is who you are. You are not defined by what you wear. You are who God says you are. Gen 1:27, Ps 139:14, Ps 82:6. Understand who you are and stay on track. Jn 1:16, Col 2:9-10 We are already complete in Him 2. Intercessor - You must be a woman given to prayer, because the Spiritual life controls the Physical life. A complete woman must have 5 Prayer Altars 1)Personal Altar 2)Marriage Altar 3)Family Altar 4)Corporate Altar - Act 12:5 5)National Altar - Esther 4:16 3. Instruction - You must obey all Instructions from the word of God. Cry to the Holy Spirit to help you. Your ability to listen to instructions will determine who you become in life. Eat 2:10, Ruth 3:3, Obey Instructions from God, and Obey Instructions from your Pastor - Gen 6:15 4. Influence - You have an influence on almost everything - People and Situations. Influence can be both positive and negative. John 4:16-17, Esther 6:13 5. Integrity - You should always remain who you are, because we shall all be tested - Dan 1:4, 1:8. The entire book of Job was an account of him keeping his integrity. Joseph also maintained his integrity - Gen 39:9 6. Impressions - We've got to leave righteous impression. We must impress the things of God in the heart of our children - 2Tim 3:15, 2Tim 1:5 From Prov 22:6, Train means stimulate. The number of active hours your children spend with you in a week is less than what they are exposed to outside. Be intentional in training your Children - 1King 3:16-28. We've got to investigate the lives of our Children, find out about their friends 7. Involve - Actively participate in the things of God and People. Act 9:26-32, Isa 41:21 , Prov 30:28 8. Interest - What do you spend your money and time on? We should be committed to the kingdom of God and his agenda - 2 Cor 4:18 Conclusion It is not going to be by our power or by might. It is by the mercy of God - Ask God for His Grace Speaker : Pastor (Mrs) Temitope Kaffo