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A Mother’s Love ROBYN WILKERSON
Psalm 22 foretells what will take place at Calvary. The Psalm tells of a man who is struggling with serious issues in his life. Thankfully, he is able to maintain his trust in God because of the faith instilled in him by his mother. The importance of a mother’s love cannot be underestimated! Motherhood was designed by God. He created the relationship between a mother and child to help shape that child to carry His love to the world. Mothers, those who give birth and those who choose to love children who need a mother, share their faith and love with their “children” and through them they help shape the world. This is a lesson we see over and over in Scripture. The most obvious biblical example of a mother’s love and sacrifice is seen in Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary’s faith and the sacrifices she made for Jesus gave all of us the opportunity for everlasting life with Him. She had such an impact on His life, had such faith in Him, that some of His last words where a plea to His most beloved disciple to care for her as if she were his own mother! Timothy’s faith, a “sincere” faith that helped build the Church, was passed on to him from his mother and grandmother. What he learned from his grandmother and mother are the things necessary to be a strong young man for the Lord. He was reminded of their role in his life by Paul, who goes to
say, “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:6-7). Many of us have women who come into our lives and “mothered” us. Paul speaks of Rufus’ mother, a woman who “has been a mother to me as well” (Romans 16:13). She made the choice to “mother,” to love another. Her influence helped shape his life. None of these women were perfect, just as none of us are perfect, but they all shared their faith and love with those they considered their children. The important thing is to, “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). Did you know that studies show that children who interact with their mothers, or a woman who takes the role of mother in their lives, develop healthier consciences? When a mother shares the love of Jesus with a child, they are teaching that child the importance of true love, the love a mother shares with her child. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). My mother modeled this kind of love for me. So many words come to mind when I think about her. Strength, dignity, sacrifice, joy, and perseverance are always at the top of the list, but I don’t think
I could ever list all of the ways my mom has impacted my life. She has always been a living example of what a mother truly does. She has been by my side for all of those special moments in a woman’s life, those moments when fear and happiness are fighting for the upper hand. My first date, my wedding day, the birth of each of my children.
“None of these women were perfect... but they all shared their faith & love with those they considered their children”
She was the one who urged me to take my son Graham to the hospital emergency room, even though I had just returned from the doctor’s office with him. Without her counsel, he might not be here today! She was by my side when he was in the hospital and not expected to make it. She spent hours praying for him, and encouraging our family. My mother has been there for me through every joy, every hardship, and every uncertainty I have faced in my life. She has shared her faith with me, giving me the strength to do God’s work, even when I didn’t want to! Being a mom is hard work, and it is a job that never stops! I still have days when all I want to do is seek my mother’s wisdom. My mother has taught me that true happiness comes in caring for others more than ourselves. She models those biblical mothers. She passed her faith on to me, and I passed that faith on to my boys. I would like to wish my mom, and all the mothers reading this article a Happy Mother’s Day! You have such an awesome influence on the next generation! On behalf of all of your children, I want to thank you for your never-ending patience. For standing by our side and praying for us throughout our lives. Thank you for every meal you prepared in love, even though you might have been tired or sick. Thank you for being our confidant. Thank you for loving us enough to tell us when we are wrong and encouraging us when we are right. Most of all, thank you Jesus for giving us Mothers!
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DIRECTIONS • GATHER YOUR MATERIALS AND PREPARE YOUR WORK SURFACE MOD PODGE CAN BE PRETTY MESSY SO IT IS BEST TO COVER YOUR WORK SURFACE WITH NEWSPAPER AND HAVE PAPER TOWELS/RAGS ON HAND • PAINT WOOD LETTERS BLACKPAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SIDES, EDGES & BACK • ARRANGE YOUR PHOTOS ONTO THE LETTERS UNTIL YOUR SATISFIED WITH THE
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