Moms

May 7, 2008

Mom’s, we are soon to celebrate a special day for you. You know it as Mother’s Day. You are honored on this day. You are appreciated and valued so much and this day just gives all of us that are not Mother’s the chance to say what we should say all the time- Thank You!
My blog is not really for “preaching” and while what I want to say may sound like it; it’s not. Really, I just want to encourage you.

I want to encourage Mom’s that feel under appreciated, that are tired, that many times feel that all you do goes unnoticed- hang in there! You are appreciated. You are making a difference. What you do is not unnoticed! Some reading this are changing diapers for one, getting another child to practice, and helping still another child deal with important decisions in life. What you are able to do in a day is amazing. You may not think it matters but everyday and every word, hug, and act from you does matter!

I want to encourage Mom’s that have experienced the death of a child. My heart goes out to you. Nobody knows the depth of your pain but God. He cares. Far be it from me to explain the ways of God. Foolish is the person that thinks they can. I can say what I know for sure is that He loves you. He observes every tear that falls and knows your pain. He will not leave you.

I want to encourage every woman that longs to have a child. Like death, who can explain why a woman that aches to hold her own baby in her arms is unable to do so? I hurt for you. I think of the account of Hannah in 1 Samuel and her anguish when she was childless. Our God has not forgotten you.

I want to encourage Mom’s that are dealing with a child in rebellion. You have prayed, cried, taught, begged, pleaded and more and yet you face the reality that your child is on the wrong path in life. For some, it’s a very destructive path. You seldom get a good night’s sleep and live in fear of what’s coming next. I’ve heard too many testimonies of those that came to the Lord because of Mom’s persistence prayers. Don’t give up.

I want to encourage Mom’s that do not hear from your grown children as often as you would wish. A visit would be wonderful but you would gladly settle for just a phone call! You know they are busy but you also know you would just love to hear from them. This has to hurt. May I tell you that while they may not call or come as often as you might wish, I suspect there is not a day they don’t think of you.

Happy Mother’s Day and to those who hurt, Jesus loves you and will not forget you!

Pastor Chuck