My grandmother (Mobie) lost her Mom during child birth when she was twelve years old. When my sisters and I were growing up she told us to appreciate our mother. My cousin Clara who is 91 years young, lost her Mom when she was in her early thirties. When my Mom went home to be with the Lord last year, my cousin Clara called me and said, "You thought you knew before, but now you really know". I am not going to be all spiritual and tell you I don't miss my Mom because I do. She was my best friend. When I was a child I clung to her. I was sure of her love. I am who I am because of her. She epitomized the mother in I Kings 3:16-28; a mother that would sacrifice all for the safety and care of her child. There is not a day passes by when I don't think of her. I will be forever grateful for her LOVE because she taught me what motherhood looks like. We call it being a living example.
At church this morning I was reminded of the power of a spirit filled mother and the ability within you to shape your child's destiny. I discerned that my grandmother's knees were not calloused for milking cows but for praying for our family.
I celebrate all the mothers God has placed in my life and I pray that you are celebrating yours. Until my next post, may GOD richly bless you.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
