A Little Something For Mothers

Exodus 20:12 - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." (NIV)

I have posted a couple of times about my father, but this is the first time I have posted about my mother…

My mother is an honorable and Godly woman whom I love dearly.

My mother does not drive a car, so since the passing of my father in 2008, it has been my responsibility to drive her to church, help her with her weekly grocery shopping and errands, and take care of any problems that come up around the house. This is not always the most convenient because my mother lives 30 minutes away from my home, and 1 hour away from where I work, but as Paul taught, love is not self seeking, love always protects, and love always perseveres (1Corinthians 13). I would do anything for my mother.

My mother loves to pray, she loves to sing worship songs, and she loves to talk about God. She has no reservations sharing about Jesus at the supermarket, or to the person on the street. My mother is wise in scriptural knowledge, and in discerning spiritual matters. I am very proud of my mother.

Proverbs 31:10-31 -

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 merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.

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 makes coverings for her bed; 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 can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction 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.

Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

(NIV)

May God bless all mothers on this Mother's Day.


James :)