Christian Motherhood: Partnership with the Lord
Dear Friend,
The more I walk this parenting journey, the more I realize what a gift partnership truly is. I’m so grateful to share the many responsibilities with my husband. It’s such a blessing to be able to say, “You drive him to Sunday hockey practice, I’ll drive him to Monday practice.” That simple exchange reflects our rhythm of continuous teamwork. But as much as I value this partnership, there’s a greater Partner walking with me each day, and that is the Lord Jesus.
Christian motherhood isn’t a solo mission. It’s more than just teamwork between husband and wife, grandparents, or even your entire village. It’s a divine calling, an invitation from God to step into active partnership with Him in the sacred work of raising our children.
The following scriptures remind me that motherhood is sacred calling, and I am never alone in it. Let’s take a closer look:
🌿 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV)
“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.”
We are not just followers of Christ, we are co-workers with God in His mission to raise our children.
God has entrusted us with souls to shape, guide, and love. That means we are not just “trying our best”, we are in partnership, bringing God's plans into fruition in the lives of our children. That means our daily acts of love, correction, patience, and nurturing have eternal significance. Even on the most exhausting days. My friend, you are building something holy, something that belongs to God.
🌿 2 Corinthians 6:1 (NIV)
“As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.”
Partnership with God includes honoring the grace given and walking in purpose.
Motherhood is fueled by grace. When we lean into God’s grace, we begin to mother with purpose and intentionality. We raise our children not by accident, but by alignment with His plan for their lives.
🌿 John 15:4–5 (NIV)
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you… apart from me you can do nothing.”
True partnership is abiding faithfully. Our fruitfulness flows from a divine connection.
On the hard days, when we feel tired, disconnected, or unsure of what we should do next, this verse reminds us to simply abide. True power and influence in motherhood doesn’t come from having all the answers, it comes from staying connected to the Source of the answers. The fruit of which is peace, wisdom, patience, and joy. These beautiful qualities grow when we stay close to Him.
🌿 Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
He partners from within—planting purpose and empowering our steps.
Isn’t it amazing that God not only walks beside us, but works within us? He gives us the desire to create a godly home and the power to actually do it. The still small voice that nudges us toward patience, the strength to get up one more time in the middle of the night, the inspiration to pray for our children, that is God at work within us.
Final Thoughts
Dear Sister, there is help during this season of parenting. You were never meant to carry the calling of motherhood alone. Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, teenage questions, or just the chaos of a Thursday night hockey training that ran until way past bedtime (me), remember: we are in partnership with the King of Kings. We have nothing to fear.
So breathe deep.
Stay rooted.
And know God is with you.
(And I am too)
With Love and Grace,
Jennifer ❤️❤️
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