7 Things to Remember on Mother’s Day

The curious angel asked, “Whatcha doin’, God, working a puzzle?” “No,” God answered, smiling, “I’m making a family.” The idea was interesting, and the curious angel began asking questions, “A family… sure are a lot of parts. What are the big pieces?” “Those are the fathers.” “Aren’t they too large?”

“No, they have to be strong. They work hard and bear a lot of burdens. They’re the image of the Heavenly Father and the security for their families,” said God.

“And the pretty pieces,” the angel asked, “what are they?” “They are the mothers,” God answered. “They sure are pretty, but fragile, too, huh God?” God replied, “Don’t let their looks deceive. They are small and pretty, but most of them are stronger than men. You see, mothers need to look pretty, but they are strong inside. Their greatest strength is their love and their tenderness. They love ugly men and runny-nose babies.”

“What are the little pieces?” “They’re the children,” God answered. “They make the families complete. Fathers and mothers conceive the little children, but I give them a soul.”

“I hope it works,” the angel sighed. “It has to,” God said. “Mothers hold the family together.”

I pray that every mother will feel loved, honored and appreciated as we celebrate “Mothers Day.” Here’s 7 things every mother must know.

• 1. Embrace the purpose of your existence. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” Remember, you are not God’s adult; you’re His child. God knows your Maker and He is absolutely crazy about you. He’s called you to be a helper. You’re chosen to raise royal men and women of God.
• 2. You’re beautiful; inside out. Surrounded with dirty laundry, messy house and runny noses it is hard to feel beautiful. God put true beauty inside of you. You don’t have to perform; you ARE beautiful. Everything God makes is first class!
• 3. You can forgive and forget. I’ve known many women who are caught in the past. You may have been bruised, betrayed and wronged but do yourself a favor – forgive! Until you let go of the past, God cannot open the great future ahead of you. Focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong.
• 4. Your strength comes from God. Isaiah tells us, “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” Do you feel weak, lonely and discouraged today? Well you’re the best candidate to receive God’s strength. The Scriptures says, “My strength is made perfect in (your) weakness.”
• 5. See the big picture. Don’t get caught up in the disappointments of life. Ask yourself; is it a 5 minute, 5 hour or 5 year problem? Spend least of your time in the first two and most of your time in the long term. As one country song goes, “Live like you’re dying.” If you’re six months to live, what would be your perspective in life? Will you get so easily upset? Will you hold on hurt, bitterness and anger?
• 6. Invest in yourself. What brings you joy and pleasure? Enjoy them! Learn to put God’s value in your life. Mothers are so focused on taking care of others that they often forget to take care of themselves; but you need to. Accept the fact that not many will take care of you so you must care for yourself; without guilt!
• 7. Enjoy this moment. Too many people are either stuck on yesterday or living in the future. Like children, God wants us to live in the present. Enjoy the little footsteps you hear running towards you. Take in the complements your children give to you. Enjoy the chores you have to do around the house.
  Remember, the season you’re in will not last forever. What you choose to do this moment will determine what kind of memories you’ll have to look back to.

Happy Mother’s Day!
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