Day 14: Mothers

Today is Mother's Day... the day we honor some of the most (if not THE most) important people on earth. None of us would be here without our mothers. Mothers are like God's life messengers--He decides who comes to earth through whom. I know I said a lot of this yesterday, but I just think it's so darn cool!

Today, I let my mother sleep in, made her breakfast, did the dishes, helped with odd jobs, offered to do all of the driving when we went out, and made sure I was exceptionally patient. To some, that may seem like a lot, but in my opinion, that is not near enough to honor a mother. My mother, by the grace of God, brought me into this world. Every year she tells me that I'm her best Mother's Day present, but with everything that she has done for me, I wish I could do more for her.

Honour thy father and thy MOTHER: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
~Exodus 20:12 (KJV)

God even says in one of His commandments to HONOR both your father and your mother on ALL days. We shouldn't just do nice things for mom on Mother's Day (or dad on Father's day), but this day is to remind us of God's commandment. Let every day be Mother's Day and let every day be Father's Day. In my opinion, in doing so, you're honoring God for giving you the necessary means for coming into being; you're honoring God for your life. And that's something that DEFINITELY should be done EVERY DAY.

So, go hug your mom--or at least give her a call--and tell her how much she means to you and that you love her. Guaranteed that will be the best present any mother could get. :)

Lord, thank You for this day and every day. Please let me always remember to honor both of my parents every day. I ask that You bless them, for they are both good, God-fearing people, and they have done more for me than I could ever recall. Please also watch over and bless my grandparents, for they are also, in a sense, my parents. Please forgive me of my sins... I know I'm not always the most patient person. I am human and I make mistakes. All I can do is follow Your Word to the best of my ability and leave the rest to You. And Lord, please bless ALL mothers today and every day. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.