For example, God says in 2 Tim. 1:7 that He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. How can a single mom, a child of God, feel like she is loosing her mind when she has the mind of Christ? We need to hold onto the truth, which is that we have a sound, sane mind because Christ lives in us and therefore we have the mind of Christ. We also need to acknowledge that in all things we live off of the power of God within us, not our own strength and resources. 

Fear prevents us from living a responsible life. It compels us to do that which is irresponsible and compromises our Christian walk and witness to others – especially other single moms. The fear of God is the one fear that can dispel all other fears, because God rules supreme over every other object of fear, including Satan. 

A healthy single mom learns to recognize her false fears and acknowledge them as a lie.  She then chooses to live by what the word of God says is true, “Don’t be afraid, just believe.”


Lori Little, A Woman By Design ministry's founder, is the former Director of John C. Maxwell's THRiVE!, Becoming A Woman Of Influence. A major focus of Lori's ministry is the Hope and Help for the Single Mom initiative. Watch for Lori's book Hope and Help for the Single Mom, by Waterbrook Press, in 2005.

21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom offers meaningful messages, helpful advice and loving encouragement for every single mom. To inquire about and order the CD packages, call 1-888-430-HOPE, or visit the website at:  www.hope4singlemoms.com .

Dr. Charles Stanley says of the 21 Principles:

"If a single mom will follow these 21 Principles, there is no way for her to fail. She will watch herself grow in her own strength and abilities and become more confident as the leader of her home.

The 21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom is a practical asset for single mothers to apply specific, workable, successful guidelines to her life."