1. Mother’s Day 2017 - Edge church

3. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. 26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. 27 She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.

4. 28 Her children stand and bless her
28 Her children stand and bless her.     Her husband praises her: 29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

5. Clothed with strength and dignity - WORTHINESS

6. 1 Samuel 16:7
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

7. Ephesians 4:
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

9. Romans 12:
4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. 6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.

10. No fear of the future –
WORRY-LESS

11. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5: 7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

12. Philippians 4:
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

13. Her words are wise, she gives instructions with kindness

14. 1 Peter 2:1
So get rid of all evil behaviour. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

15. 25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 12:
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

16. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15: 1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

17. She carefully watches her household and is not lazy -
WORK/WATCHFUL

20. 1 Peter 3: 15
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

21. Her family appreciate her –
WORTH

23. Ephesians 5:1
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 

24. Fears the Lord –
WORSHIP

25. Matthew 22:
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”