I remember when I was trying to find a birthday card for my younger brother, and as I was looking, I came across some cards for Mothers Day.
I thought of the times I looked for a card for my mother, but I also remembered a few times that I almost forgot. I felt ashamed for the times that I didn’t show her the recognition that she deserved.
Mothers are a special gift from God for the family. They have shown us that special love, unconditional and sacrificial, time and time again.
Just as our mothers have shown us that unconditional love, God has also shown us a special unconditional love.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 5:8
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Psalm 36:5, 7
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
We are to show our mothers love and respect ( Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.), just as we are to make extra sure we love and respect God ( Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.).
This week if possible, let’s call or send a card or flowers, take them to dinner or go visit them.
We may even make our own little card that tells them how much we love and appreciate them. It may not be our mother, but a stepmother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother or just someone that is special in our life. We could offer up a prayer to God for those that have shown us that special unconditional love. We might go to Church with them or take them to Church with us. Just don’t forget them!
See you in Church next Sunday.