Mothers are a blessing and an expression of God's love
We will be celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday. Life becomes so busy sometimes and we forget the wonderful blessings in our life. One precious blessing is that of our mothers.
Being a mother might be one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Mothers are a beautiful expression of God’s love. We see His reflection in the lives of our mothers.
A mother’s love for her child begins at conception. She carries that little one for nine months then she cares for that child 24/7 for eighteen years. Her concern and love for that child never ends.
The fruit of the Spirit
I am reminded of Galatians 5:22-23.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control against such there is no law.”
Mothers wear so many hats; when someone is sick in the family, she becomes the nurse. When someone is sad, she covers them with her love and counsel. When we fail, she teaches us that God loves us and will forgive us and help us make better choices if you we ask.
She is the world’s best peacemaker. She is faithful, kind, and gentle. She cares about the needy and goes the second mile to help when there is a need.
A mother is Christ-like and a mother would lay down her life for her children. A mother spends hours on her knees praying for her children. She is ready to make sacrifices for them; her precious love demonstrates the love Jesus Christ has for mankind.
Sometimes being a mom feels like a thankless task, but to your children there is no one else in this life who loves like mom does. A mother is a beautiful expression of the love of our Savior and the faithfulness of His unconditional love.
Proverbs 31 woman
The Bible speaks of a wife of noble character in Proverbs 31:10-31. This scripture outlines the heart of a mother. This is a wise saying King Lemuel’s mother taught him.
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchants ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand, she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows she has no fear for her household, for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she laughs at the days to come.
She speaks wisdom, and faithful instructions is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her; Many women do noble things but you surpass them all.
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.“
A work in progress
I am still trying to emulate this woman. She has given us a good example to strive for. Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to follow her example. Though we have not succeeded, let us continue to strive.
Let this scripture refresh our minds and move us to seek the Lord, that we might be a blessing and expression of God’s unconditional love and grace.
Take time this Sunday to let your Mother know how what a blessings she has been to you.
Happy Mother’s Day and God bless each one of you.
Contact Information
Morgan County Schools of Weekday Religious Education P.O. Box 1285 Martinsville, IN. 46151.
This article originally appeared on The Reporter Times: Mothers are a blessing and an expression of God's love
