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Hi there, many others like you have asked, what does God say to single mothers? Let's find out, shall we?

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You can discover even more on GotQuestions .org. The Bible does not directly address single mothers, but there are many examples of God's gentle interaction with women, mothers, widows, and their children.

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These examples and God's gentleness apply whether a mother is single, married, widowed, or divorced.

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God knows each mother intimately and knows her unique situation completely.

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The Bible warns us that sex outside of marriage is sinful and will bring troubles. One might have to raise a child by herself, which is undoubtedly difficult, yet even if it is her own sin that has resulted in single motherhood, our gracious God still brings help and comfort.

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And what's even better is that He offers forgiveness through Christ and the eternal comfort of heaven for the mother who accepts

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Him, the child who accepts Him, and even the estranged father who accepts Him.

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But often a woman finds herself alone and raising children through no fault of her own.

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Sadly, women are often innocent victims of a painful world. Husbands can go and be killed in war or in a car accident.

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Some unplanned pregnancies are originated by non -consensual sexual abuse. Some fathers just leave.

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If a woman is left single with children, there is no doubt that God will help and comfort that woman.

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God cares about families, but He is more concerned that each person, no matter what the family looks like, repents of sin and comes into a relationship with Him.

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God's creatures knowing Him brings us joy and brings Him glory. We get bound up in the details of our lives, worrying what other people will think of us and whether the church will accept us and whether we have ruined things entirely.

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But God calls the Christian to the joy of being above the weight of worry. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

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He wants to carry the burden, forgive and forget our sins, and help us to move on. All He asks us to do is know, delight, and trust in Him.

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Single mothers are often very responsible people and sometimes it can be hard to just cast aside worries and cares.

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A single mother might feel guilty just thinking about it, but God commands us to do it anyway, to spend a little time each day to focus on Him and trust during the rest of the day that He will provide for us both physically and emotionally as we lean on Him.

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What this might look like for a single mom is setting aside time to read the Bible and pray.

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She might think, I just don't have time for that, between working and raising a child and taking care of the house and everything else for half an hour while her child is sleeping she can set aside time to talk to God in prayer and listen to His voice in scripture, even if it means not cleaning that pile of dishes.

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The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid, what can man do to me?

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A tangible reminder of His love and protection when things get tough or stressful.

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So what does God have to say to single mothers? The same thing He has to say to everyone else.

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Repent of sin, trust in Christ for forgiveness, communicate with God through prayer, listen to His voice through scripture, and lean on God for His strength in trials, putting your hope in the amazing eternal life with Him that He has planned.

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No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love

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