A Tribute to Christian Mothers for Mother’s Day

I remember hearing “I’ll Fly Away” being hummed around the house.

I also remember getting the look for acting up during worship (you know the look I’m talking about).

I remember hugs when I didn’t deserve them…

…and swats on the behind when I did.

Somehow, I was blessed by the Lord to be born into a family with a mother who loved Him and wanted to show His love to us every day. By the grace of God, I have been blessed to marry a lady who does the same for our two children. I have a sister, mother-in-law, and sisters-in-law who are striving to raise children in God’s ways. To say I have been blessed by all their lives would be a grand understatement.

So, as we prepare for Mother’s Day, I’d like to share a tribute to all of the Christian mothers out there who are faithful to the Lord, and doing all you can to raise your children to love and serve Him.

Christian mothers are not a dime a dozen; instead, their worth if far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10).

They are not unconcerned with the events in the lives of their children; instead, they treasure them all in their heart (Luke 2:51).

Christian mothers do not keep their faith to themselves; instead, they work on having that faith dwell in their children as well (2 Timothy 1:5).

But the work of a Christian mother is often not appreciated. You don’t get to share news of a promotion on Facebook. You don’t earn a paycheck that increases with added responsibility. Even when you go on vacation, your work travels with you. Insurance isn’t provided (instead, it’s sometimes claimed!), and if you call in sick, you are pretty sure things have a good chance of falling apart.

But through it all, you shine the glory of God.

Even on your worst day, you do something to instill a Biblical principle in your children. When you are at the end of your rope, you still show the kids that praying over a sloppy pb&j is important. When your husband just isn’t “getting it” that you need a break, you don’t argue. Instead, you show respect for his work in front of the children, so they will grow in their respect for him, too.

While the rest of the world spends money on little clothes that may be in style and easy to find, you search high and low for a sweet dress, even though you’ll have to iron it constantly. Why? Because you want your girl to learn to bring her best before God. When other boys are playing soccer on Sunday evening, you’re tucking in a dress shirt for the 27th time today. You got his shirt on sale, but had to look at about 12 stores, because no one seems to buy “Sunday clothes” anymore. But you do. Now, you’re just trying to get your boy to sit still during a(nother) longer-than-normal sermon.

Your voice is the one they will remember singing “We Will Glorify” or “Sweet By and By” while making dinner.

Your smile is the one they will remember, though they understand you’re having a bad day.

Your grace will never be forgotten, even though that was your favorite rose bush.

And when they read about Jesus, don’t be surprised if your children think of you.

To every Christian mother, thank you…

…and keep it up!

Happy Mother’s Day.

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