"Learn to relate to others through My love, not yours. Your human love is ever so limited, full of flaws and manipulations."-Sarah Young (Jesus Calling). How true that is!
Of course I'm thinking of mothers today and how incredibly blessed and privileged I am to be one. With tons of heavenly help I've had some successes along the way and I have also flopped on more occasions than I care to remember.....a testimony to Sarah Young's words this morning. I have had to admit to my children that I was wrong over and over again while stumbling along the path of motherhood and I am so grateful that my glaring errors have not completely charted the path of our kids and that they have grown into amazing adults in spite of me.
I believe women are often placed in the role of motherhood whether or not they have given birth. I'm thinking of the many "mothers" I have had over the years, some of whom don't have children of their own and some who are younger than I, who have taken time to mother me with a well placed word and a well placed hug. I thank each and every one of those "moms".
This morning I am realizing again that motherhood is as much a mindset as it is a physical thing. Even with my kids launched I want to always be ready to be a mom in whatever role I'm placed. If I can give even back even a fraction of what I have received, I will be grateful.
And I sure do miss my mom.
"Her children rise up and call her blessed......"-Proverbs 31:28a (ESV).
On the health front:
A good night's sleep has put things right again. I have no complaints on this beautiful Mothers' Day.
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