Mother’s Day Pastor Nestor Flores Sunday, May 11, 2025 “So Manoah asked him, “When your words come true, what kind of rules should govern the boy’s life and work?” 13 The angel of the LORD replied, “Be sure your wife follows the instructions I gave her.” Judges 13:12-13 (NLT) MOTHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE BECAUSE: 1. They Are Diligent “She carefully watches everything in her household…” Proverbs 31:27 (NLT) “All children are foolish, but firm correction will make them change.” Proverbs 22:15 (CEV) • It's Not What A Parent Does That Ruins Their Children. It's What They Tolerate. “One day when Samson was in Timnah, one of the Philistine women caught his eye. 2 When he returned home, he told his father and mother, “A young Philistine woman in Timnah caught my eye. I want to marry her. Get her for me.” 3 His father and mother objected. “Isn’t there even one woman in our tribe or among all the Israelites you could marry?” they asked. “Why must you go to the pagan Philistines to find a wife?” But Samson told his father, “Get her for me! She looks good to me.” Judges 14:1-3 (NLT) 2. They Have A Genuine Faith “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:7 (NLT) Genuine Faith Requires 3 Levels Of Depth… • Head: Information • Heart: Inspiration • Hands: Incarnation 3. They Promote A Spirit Of Gratitude “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!” Proverbs 31:28-29 (PDT) A Spirit Of Gratitude: • Promotes Generosity • Stimulates Faith • Glorifies God • Opens The Door For More 4. They Are Constant In Prayer “Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the LORD.” 1 Samuel 1:10 (NLT) “…she kept praying to the Lord…” 1 Sam. 1:12 (NLV) “Hannah was praying in her heart…” 1 Samuel 1:13 (NIV) “…I was pouring out my heart to the LORD.” 1 Sam. 1:15 (NLT) 5. They Love Unconditionally And Sacrificially “Older women are to teach the young women to love their husbands and children.” Titus 2:4 (NLV) This Kind of Love Impacts a Child: • It Builds Emotional Security • It Shapes Character • It Echoes The Gospel