May 12, 2013

  • Mothers

    Mother's Day! I am so thankful that God allowed me to be a Mom. I think it was probably the hardest, most fulfilling, exciting, tender, enjoyable, scary thing I have ever done. I still remember how I felt when the nurse put my first daughter in my arms. She opened her eyes and looked up at me, and I was SCARED! I suddenly realized how ill prepared I was for the job! What did I know about being a mother? Suddenly I was responsible for a LIFE! What if I goofed up?

    Perhaps the most vital advice I could give to any young mom today is to PRAY! Pray and pray some more! Probably fifty times a day, I was faced with a situation where I was not sure what to do. I prayed. I knew God knew this little person with a rebellious scowl standing in front of me, and HE had a plan! He knew the right answers to the million questions they asked. He knew who their friends were. He knew what they did when they left my sight. He knew their fears. He knew their gifts. Each child is so different. The Bible says we should train them up in the way THEY SHOULD GO, and how was I supposed to know what way that was? Ask Him!

    I know I was not a perfect mom. I know I made tons of mistakes. There were things I didn't know. Things I didn't see. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and do things differently. What I know I did right was to bring my children to God every day. I prayed for their protection. I prayed for the development of their souls, and spirits. I tried to be a good example. I tried to teach them that loving and obeying God was the most important thing in life.

    I prayed for them, and I prayed with them. Even when they were tiny, I prayed for their future spouses. I knew I could trust in God's plan. There were so many times I was totally overwhelmed, but I knew I could "run to the Rock." I knew when I needed wisdom, HIS wisdom was available to me. My God was my best parenting resource!

    Now my daughters are mothers, and often, when they are faced with a parenting challenge, they often ask me, "Mom, what should I do?" Honestly? I do not know! All I can tell them is to listen to God's voice within. Pray! God has an answer, and it is the best one! He lovingly created each child. They are an amazing gift to be treasured. He knows how to nurture and discipline His little lambs. Just ask. He will direct you.

    Love and blessings to all the mommies everywhere.
    May you get enough sleep.
    May unexpected company never show up at your door on the day when you never had a chance to get showered and dressed!
    May the laundry pile never grow too high, and may all the stains come out!
    May you take time for hugs and play.
    May you never put housework before your children. Happy children count far more than a perfect house.
    May sickness leave your house alone.
    May you discipline with love and wisdom, and never lose your sense of humor.
    May you find time for yourself occasionally.
    Remember, you are not alone. God holds you as you hold your children.

    Listen to the ONE who loves you best, and have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Comments (13)

  • Blessings to you this Mother's Day and every day.  Such an encouraging post.  My children are grown and our daughter is a Mommy to a very special miracle and I'm very aware of the power of prayer and now we must keep praying for our children and our grandchildren too!

  • Wonderful post Mae.  I wish I had known to put more trust in God... even though He was my guide... I did not know Him as well as I ought... I put too much trust in myself.  (I later came to see the sin of pride in myself.)  I never knew to pray for the future spouse's of my children... and at some point we stopped family prayer, and stopped discussing God in a meaningful way as they left toddlerhood, and the busy years took over and pushed God from center stag.  I did not know or share God's Word near enough, and that is the thing I recommend most to new parents, especially in this world of eroding moral values that we live in... to always be renewing their minds with the strength and armor of God's Word.  Never let God lose center stage.
    Happy Mother's Day to you.
    Lynn

  • Thanks for writing such a great post! I love the pictures of your lovely girls and their beautiful families! Happy Mother's Day to you, Mae.

  • Beautiful, Mae! Happy Mother's Day

  • Sweet. Happy Mother's Day!

  • Whenever you escape harm, it must have been prayer and God working.

    Whenever the devil decides to flee, it must mean you have God's protection.

    Whenever a young mother has a baby, she needs God's help.

    Whenever a young man decides to live a righteous life he needs God's guidance.

    Whoever you are, where ever you are God's plan is available for you.

  • I always say this-you are so blessed.

    I went to my 3yrs old Reece's soccer game today and we gave Jenny flowers,chocolate and cards from the kids and they gave me a card with a DV about a mother who takes a trip with her grown son-Guilt Trip. I said to my son that I thought we would watch it together and he said,"mom, Reece will watch it and he  is only 3yrs old. I said,"oh,ok." lol

    pray is wonderful advice.

  • Hope you have a beautiful Mothers Day. Lots of prayers for all the Mom's! We sure do need them.

  • ~*Amen*~... I think it was probably the hardest, most fulfilling, exciting, tender, enjoyable, scary thing I have ever done.

  • What a wonderful post - great advice! And your daughters and their families are beautiful! I love the portrait of you with them - the smiles say it all!!

  • Beautiful blessings of life and love.

  • So masterfully said!  I hope your Mother's Day has been lovely.  You deserve the best.

  • I hope you had a blessed Mother's day.  Thank you for sharing
    In Christs Love
    Michelle~

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