Happy Mothers Day - Pt1

Mothers, do you know how very special you are? I am talking about all mothers here, not just one or two. You are very special and have the important task of raising children in the accordance with God's Word and His love. Not only this, most of you have the task of taking care of your husband as well. This is no easy feat and often leads you to your wits end. If only I knew last year what I know now. To all mothers, I want to say a big, huge, God bless you for all that you do. He knows your sacrifice regardless of the recognition you receive or do not receive. He knows your burden. God knows all and sees all. Raise your children after God's heart. This is one of the most important jobs in the country and the world. Children are impressionable, as a mother, this is your duty. The husband should play a vital role in this as well, but we all know most children have different bond with their mother and vice-versa. The mother carried her children. She nurtures her children with a love that some fathers never will or do understand. This is a true love a pure love.

Husbands, stop taking your wife for granted. Take the time to pray with her. Take the time to hold her hand, walk with her, talk with her, cherish her and never, ever, ever let her go. She is special and her purpose in the home and with your children is vital. If she is bitter, offer her your love and support. If she is hurting, be there for her, listen to her and tend to her needs. Stop trying to "do" so much and just be still. 5 minutes of silence in each others arms speaks volumes. All she really wants is you. God has given that desire to a woman, her desire is to please her husband. Show her you love her constantly. You don't do this by buying things for her, that is not true love. You do this by giving of yourself and your time to prove to her how much you love her. Love invokes action which means that if you love your wife and have a true, biblical love, you will do for your wife. Before she even asks, do things for her. Help with the kids, take the initiative to do the dishes a few times a week, take the trash out before she even notices it, surprise her with dinner or a date, be a blessing for her and to her. Realize that she is under a lot of pressure and strain just as much if not more so then you. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT take her for granted ever.

It is easy after time to fall into a routine. These routines tend to dilute in most cases rather than strengthen. True, intimate love grows stronger with time, not weaker. Mothers, make it a priority to teach your children about God. Be wise in your actions. You are setting an example for them to follow. This goes both ways but the mother is so important and vital. Praise God for mothers that know their importance and their purpose. Husbands, help your wife in her purpose and she will bless you. Carry each others burdens and remember that love is not self seeking. Love is evident in actions. I failed to realize this to its full extent until it was too late. Please, draw close to God, seek your purpose in Him and above all learn to love as Christ also loved. In doing so, your marriage and children will be blessed beyond your wildest imagination. True love is yours for the taking, if you only seek it. Praise God for all of you mothers! I hope you know how much you are appreciated and loved. Mothers day should be a reckoning and a remembrance of how sacred the job and role of a mother is and how thankful everyone should be of that fact. Happy Mothers Day!