Idols of a Mother's Heart

Motherhood can become an idol if we give it central importance, but it also provides an opportunity to grow in our own Christlikeness. Christina Fox encourages mothers to examine their hearts and let God use motherhood as a means of sanctification. The book is divided into three sections: meaning motherhood, idolatry, and facing idols.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 05 October 2018
\n Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
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Even the most positive aspects of our lives can become idols if we place undue emphasis on them. The arrival of children transforms everything, and as mothers, we may find ourselves seeking life, purpose, and meaning in our roles as mothers. While being a mother presents its own set of challenges, these years of nurturing and guiding our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord offer us a unique opportunity to grow in our own Christlikeness.

In her writing, Christina Fox draws from her own personal experiences as a mother to encourage mothers to approach motherhood with prayerful reflection and thoughtful consideration. The book is divided into three sections:

The first chapter explores the meaning of motherhood, delving into the profound significance of being a mother and the unique blessings and challenges that come with it.

Chapters 2 to 4 examine the topic of idolatry, exploring the ways in which we can inadvertently elevate other things or people to the level of ultimate importance in our lives, overshadowing our relationship with God.

Chapters 5 to 9 focus on specific idols that mothers may worship, including the idol of children, the idol of achievement and success, the idol of comfort, the idol of control, and the idol of approval. These chapters provide an insightful examination of the common idols that can tempt us as mothers and offer practical guidance on how to confront and overcome them.

The final chapters of the book provide practical steps and strategies for turning from our idols and returning our hearts to the One true God. These chapters offer encouragement and guidance on how to dethrone idols, cultivate a deeper relationship with God, and find true fulfillment and purpose in our lives.

Chapter titles in this book include:

Part I:
1. The Sanctifying Work of Motherhood
2. Made for Worship
3. What is Idolatry?
4. Identifying Idols in Our Lives

Part II:
5. The Idol of Children
6. The Idol of Achievement and Success
7. The Idol of Comfort
8. The Idol of Control
9. The Idol of Approval

Part III:
10. Turning from Our Idols
11. Turning to Christ

Through her writing, Christina Fox encourages mothers to embrace the sanctifying work of motherhood, to prioritize their relationship with God above all else, and to find joy and fulfillment in their roles as mothers while cultivating a deeper walk with Christ.

\n Weight: 216g\n
Dimension: 194 x 130 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781527102330\n
Edition number: Revised ed.\n