Ep 74: Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen

Five years ago, I had a conversation with a mom friend. She told me about an interaction she witnessed between another mom (whom she didn’t know) and a teen. My friend was appalled at how the other mom responded to her teen. After that conversation, I opened up my laptop and wrote a letter to this anonymous mom. I never intended to share it with that mom, necessarily, but knew I was supposed to share it someday with some mom. Well, today is the day and you are that mom.  

(Taking a break from our series on Balance Barriers for a special Mother’s Day episode!)

God Defines You:

Before God formed you in the womb, He knew you and appointed you. (Jeremiah 1:5)

You are a new creation, chosen by God, and created in His image. (2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:11, Genesis 1:27)

You are a part of a royal priesthood, a holy nation, You are God’s special possession. (1 Peter 2:9)

You are God’s child, holy and dearly loved—actually lavished with love! And nothing can separate you from the love of God. (John 1:12, Colossians 3:12, Romans 8:39, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:1-2)

You are a useful member of the body of Christ with gifts, talents, and a calling–we need you! (Romans 12:5, I Corinthians 12:27)

You have been accepted by God. (Romans 15:7)

You have the forgiveness of sins. (Ephesians 1:7)

You are no longer a slave to sin. You are free to love. (Romans 6:6)

You are under no condemnation, no matter what you’ve done. (Romans 8:1)

You can approach God with freedom and confidence. (Ephesians 3:12)

You have wisdom from God. (1 Corinthians 1:30)

You have every spiritual blessing. (Ephesians 1:3)

You have everything you need. (Philippians 4:19)

Your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:58)

Your life is hidden in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-3)

You have been bought with a price and the Spirit of the Living God lives in you. (Colossians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

You are light. (Ephesians 5:8)

If God is for you, who can be against you? (Romans 8:31)

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