Happy Mother’s Day

A mother who has a reverential fear of the Lord, walks in His ways, is in love with Jesus Christ, and knows the love of the Lord, is not only wise but possesses an overflow of love (see Ephesians 3:17-19). And this love is translated to her children. It is a love that is not divided but multiplied and enables her to love each child with an intensity that is impossible to measure – none feels lacking of her love.

In her wisdom, she recognizes that every child is a precious gift from God, to care for, and nurture. With each birth she’s happy and rejoices. She builds her home (see Proverbs 14:1) in love, never displaying favouritism but treats each child as the unique individual that he or she is.

She brings up her children in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (see 2 Peter 3:18) because she understands that if she teaches her children to choose the right path, when they are older, they will remain upon it (see Proverbs 22:6).

On this Mother’s Day, think of the impact your own mother or the one who mothered you, has had, or still has, on your journey into Christianity. How she, in love, encouraged you in your spirituality. And, as you reflect, meditate upon the true meaning of love, as recorded by Paul in his letter to the Corinthians,

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT)

As you celebrate the gift of motherhood – mothers and maternal bonds – may your day be filled with the Love of God, and of family.

 

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

 

 

 

Shelley Johnson “Happy Mother’s Day” © 2014 revisited May 11, 2025