For the past couple of weeks, my schedule has been overloaded. The ministries in which I’m involved have demanded more of my time, and my days have ended a lot later than I ever anticipated. Unfortunately, I allowed these things to make me one irritable lady. (My terse, one-word replies were tell-tale signs). Whew!

So, when a friend of mine called to remind me of “Deeper Still: The Event,” a huge Christian women’s conference we would attend that weekend, I pressed on with newfound hope. The conference resulted in a wonderful time of renewal, refreshment, and spiritual revitalization. Three renowned Bible scholars—Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur—shared their knowledge with nearly 19,000 conferees that weekend.

During a panel discussion between these Bible-quoting hot-shots, the topic of single motherhood surfaced. Immediately, my posture improved, and I was determined to grab all of the spiritual insight these women could offer. I’ll share some of their tips below.

• Priscilla Shirer suggested that single mothers pray over their kids. In families where generational single parenthood seems to run rampant, she encourages mothers to pray in order to break these hurtful cycles.
• Kay Arthur incited women to spend time playing with their kids and physically showing them affection. She also urged single moms to teach their kids the Word of God and to use encouraging language toward them. Lastly, the 74-year old warned single moms not to talk badly about their child(ren)’s father.
• 51-year old Beth Moore urged single mothers to gather enough strength and empowerment for today—not worrying about the years ahead. She said that single moms should ask Christ to do the impossible, and then, believe.

Sisters, I hope you’ll embrace these tips. When implemented, they have the potential to bring about brighter, more hopeful days. Single moms can indeed thrive through this difficult season of life, break negative cycles, and have fun while teaching their kids the Word of God.

Tips For Single Moms