Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- May 13, 2012
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home” (John 19:25-27).
Moms are magnificent, especially the ones placed in my life by the Lord. My mom and the mother of our children are emissaries of encouragement. They’re messengers of comfort and care. No one loves more unconditionally than mothers. They see only the good and forget the bad. A mother’s love extends way beyond what is required, and becomes a reservoir of hope.
Furthermore, they are not afraid to speak the truth, laced with an attractive attitude. It is not unusual for a mom to become their child’s best friend. This is a natural outcome to their acceptance and relational relentlessness. Because their emotional IQ is high, they are able to almost instantly discern and remedy heartfelt needs. Indeed, they are compulsive givers with a propensity to out-serve everyone.
Lord, this outlandish outpouring of love concerns me. It doesn’t bother me that they love so generously. What troubles me is their need for unconditional love. Are moms being mothered to the extent that their own needs are being met? An un-mothered mom is a good candidate for a miserable mom. If they are not receiving what they need in emotional and spiritual support, they may whither under the pressure. Like a flower in an arid climate, they need the moist love, nurture, and security of their Savior, Jesus.
Lastly, they value being valued, and desire acceptance. They are secure living in security, and long to be loved. Lord, lead me to model this for my mom and the mother of our children. Show me how to shower on them what they have rained upon relationships season after season in unselfish service. I want to give back to them in the same way they have given to me and our children. I long for the Lord to bless moms!
“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her…” (Proverbs 31:28).
How can I love on my mom or another mom who needs encouraging?
Related Readings: Ruth 1:22; 1 Timothy 5:4; 2 Timothy 1:5; Titus 2:2-4
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This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. As a Mom and Grandmother thank you.
Thanks Dianne for serving as a Mother and Grandmother. May God bless your work day in and day out.
Today I discovered your Mothers Day message unopened in my inbox and could not resist reading it even though the day had.
For us the day was devided as I am a mother, my birthday was on Mothers Day, which was also the day before my mothers birthday whom I lost almost 2 years ago to alzheimers, and the day is also shared with my husbands mother. As you can imagine there was not much time set aside for guiet time.
Reading this today was like healing balm for my soul. Thank you for your insightful compassion for mothers…simply beautiful.