A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your Motherhood Identity Is Being Developed
What you consume influences who you become. Sometimes consumption is intentional, often times it happens discretely. The prevailing culture characterizes womanhood and motherhood in various ways. When a woman thinks about her role as a future mother what comes to mind? More importantly why?
Your motherhood identity is being developed whether you are aware of it or not. Taking the time to reflect about where you’ve been is necessary. Finding the space to discover who you are is noteworthy.
Becoming more aware and intentional will make all the difference for your family.
Now is the time to design components of your motherhood identity.
Here are three questions to get you started:
What do you value?
How do those values show up in your life practically?
How can those values be transferred to your children?
Three Actions For Women After Watching The Film Kingdom Men Rising
I watched the film Kingdom Men Rising, a documentary produced by Tony Evans Films on Monday, April 29th. It’s Wednesday May 1st and I’m still in deep thought. This position of reflection has everything to do with the way the topics of marriage, parenting, church culture, discipleship, accountability and mentorship were displayed. Everyone was challenged to do something with the life given to them. To be intentional with becoming a kingdom man. To rediscover their purpose in relation to God and embrace the mandate of impacting the next generation.
As a woman soaking in the experiences of various men featured in the film, I was privileged to behold such vulnerability. I felt as if I was invited into the man cave and asked to stay for a while. Such care and tact around sensitive topics fueled my curiosity to learn more. Beyond collecting another experience of great content in the form of film I wanted to make a commitment to act on what I knew. How can women respond to Kingdom Men Rising? What role can we play in the development of kingdom men?
While men walk through life and navigate their self -concept amid cultural expectations, single and married women can play their part in facilitating this growth process.
Three actions women can take in response to the film:
Create Moments of Impact:
In the varied atmospheres you find yourself, you are surrounded by men. Take notice of what you see. The character attributes of a kingdom man are on display. Make a choice to acknowledge those who show up and engage in life with intention. Your words are powerful and can produce life. Use them wisely.
Show Up Differently:
Choose to communicate needs and expectations clearly and often. Men are given the opportunity to respond when those around them engage authentically. When your needs and expectations align with christian values and support a kingdom agenda you can reinforce the characteristics of a Kingdom man.
Look For Treasure:
Stories are a passport to the future. Hold on to the legacy of men who’ve come before you. Consider christian men whose lives can inspire others to live boldly and intentionally. Share these stories of faithfulness and spiritual fortitude to those who cross your path.
Kingdom Men Rising was featured in select theaters for only two days, April 29th and 30th. If the film makes it to DVD, do yourself a favor and buy it. This is one to hold onto for your spouse, future husband, son and the men in your life as they walk out their journey of becoming a kingdom man.