Bible Study - Rcommendations from a Mother
Are you looking for a bible study to do with a group or on your own? There are so many to choose from, on so many varying subjects, you can be sure to find one that will benefit you in your present season of life or situation.
As a mother, I find that studies on mothering or parenting are beneficial. MOPS, or Mothers of Preschoolers, an international Christian organization for mothers, is a good resource when looking for studies on mothering. Currently, they offer a series of studies on mothering issues.
1.Gaining and Being a Friend is a bible study that explores friendships, using biblical examples.
2.Winning Over Worry is a bible study that deals with the sometimes gripping fear we have for our children and their well-being and offers solutions through God’s word.
3.Growing Strong With God is a bible study that helps you grow strong in prayer, fellowship, worship, and learning God’s word.
4.Mothering Without Guilt is a bible study that deals with and helps mothers overcome the guilt they often feel.
5.Managing Your Time is a bible study that teaches mothers how to manage time in a way that helps you use all your time for God’s glory.
All of the above studies as well as other resources can be purchased through the Mothers of Preschoolers website, MOPS.org.
I recently did a bible study on mothering, with a group of other mothers, which was very good. It was called “Hope for the Heart of a Mother,” and included subjects such as juggling life’s demands, showing Jesus Christ to your kids, knowing your child, and building good communication skills. I got a lot out of this studybook because of the discussion I shared with the other women in the group. Group discussion with other Christians builds fellowship and friendship and can often offer a different viewpoint that you haven’t considered before.
Another bible study that I did, twice actually, is a study of Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Life. If you have never studied a book before, this is one I would absolutely recommend doing. If you have already read the book, it is well worth the time of doing a bible study on it. The Purpose Driven Life tells of what your true purpose in life is – to live for God and to understand what His will is for you.
Mothering children of all ages is a tough job; we need all the help we can get. Who better can we learn from than our creator, our Father God? Learn what God’s will is for you as a mother, wife, friend, and child of God through studies of his word.