Most of the time, it is easy to bless your mother
I realize there are those who had a bad experience
Being raised by a mother with struggles; mental, financial, emotional, physical
Some never knew their mother: died giving birth, died early from disease or accident, adoption
Regardless, the Bible is clear that we are to honor her; she doesn’t have to be honorable
We are to love her; she doesn’t have to be lovely
We are to obey her; this is actually given as a benefit to us, so we will have a long life
We are to learn from her; she doesn’t have to smart
This day, even if you have to do it in faith, rise up and call her blessed
If your mother is still living, find a way, through recorded or written words, a purchased item like a poem or picture or some other form of art, or an actual conversation
To tell her how much you appreciate her giving birth to you, for nurturing you to maturity, for sacrificing much so you could live
If she is no longer living, do one of the above things for yourself as a tribute to your mother
Motherhood is certainly one of the most difficult aspects of humanity
Giving up your body for nine months, enduring birth, seemingly unending responsibility
Especially when the father is either absent or not engaged in the parenting process
It is a sacrifice many have made, and with very little thanks given for all they gave
Here is a Sunday’s Blessing for moms:
May you know the peace which comes from loving your children
That you may enjoy the precious gift from the Lord each one represents
That you realize you are a great blessing in each child’s life, even if they do not know it
That you find your strength in the Spirit’s presence in those desperate moments
May you hear the Lord’s voice in each cry
See the Lord’s majesty in each smile
Recognize the gifts each child is given by God
And direct each arrow into their destiny as you launch them toward their purpose
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