THE MINISTRY OF MOTHERHOOD by Cheryl Lacey Donovan
ISBN: 978-0-9790222-3-4
GENRES: Non-Fiction, Inspirational
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In The Ministry of Motherhood, author Cheryl Lacey Donovan tackles the issue
of single parenting with raw emotion, insightful lessons, biblical references
and relevant life changing inspiration for mothers of all ages. It will minister
to women who are living the life that Cheryl has overcome. The empowering refreshing
messages will challenge mothers to look inside themselves for change. It will
help them to identify the strongholds in their lives; public assistance, lack
of education, abusive relationships, and tear them down with the help of the
creator so that they can in turn take the steps necessary to build a better
life for themselves and their children. Cheryl's transparency in The Ministry
of Motherhood tears down all of the excuses for why single mothers can't succeed.
It breaks away at all of the lies that are told about why single mother's are
in their current situations; and it defies the statistics that say the children
of single mother's will never amount to anything.
The Ministry of Motherhood is Cheryl's journey from being a
teenage parent to being a successful mother, author, talk show host, and inspirational
speaker. It tells of Cheryl's transition from the devastation of an abusive
marriage which left her with two sons at an early age to her testimony of deliverance
and release. It gives an
insightful look into what it means to be a "mother"; the hard choices,
the sacrifices, the dreams deferred. The Ministry of Motherhood is more than
just a mere book. It is a testimony of God's ability to do exceedingly and abundantly
more than we could ever ask.
EXCERPT
I had every reason not to be a good mother. All the cards were stacked against
me. Life's hurdles stood tall at every turn. I was a teenager and the victim
of an abusive marriage. From being unable to get public assistance to my ex-husband
refusing to pay child support, placed me behind the eight ball every time. In
spite of it all, for me, the word mother has always been a verb. It's something
that you do. To be a mother is one of the most important tasks God has entrusted
to women. God chose women as the vessels through which He would bring into being
his most valuable creation: mankind.
Mothers are assigned with the task of developing, encouraging,
nurturing, and cultivating the lives that are placed in their care. Our most
important role is to teach our children about God, His principles, and His plans
for their lives. True mothers do not throw in the towel when the going gets
tough. Instead, they look for avenues that lead to destinations that can enhance
their lives as well as the lives of their children. Mothers are charged with
loving their children unconditionally. The bond that exists between a mother
and child is a special one. Faithful and dedicated mothers are the ones that
are not afraid to dig down deep into the dirt and pull their children up from
sure destruction. This type of love can only be compared to the Love of God
for His children.
Children are a blessed heritage from God. Mothers should always remember the
value that God has placed on children. When He told His disciples, suffer the
little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of heaven, He made it
clear that children are important to Him. Mothers should view their role with
importance.This is my journey on the path we call motherhood; the ups, the downs,
the good, the bad, and the ugly.
