A Mother's Heart

A Mother’s Heart

Proverbs 31:10-31

Good morning everyone,

Happy Mother’s Day! If your mother is still with you, make sure that you give her a call today and let her know how you feel about her. Don’t put it off till another day-

For those like me who has had a great mom and she is no longer here, it is a bittersweet reminder of what she has meant to you.

For those who have lost a spouse who is mother to your children, you are thankful that God has put you two together and everyday when you look at your kids, it is a reminder of God’s goodness.

I am aware and sensitive that all mothers do not have that honor so I am also praying for those that this is a tough day for different reasons.

I pray that the Lord would hug your neck and let you know today how much you are loved by Him.

Prayer- Father, today as we celebrate our mothers, we pray that you would come along side of us and speak to us for those who have been a part of mentoring our lives and the importance of having someone involved in our lives. No person should have to go it alone, please help us to see that you desire key people in our lives who can come along side of us and be a help. In Jesus Name! Amen.

For Most of us Mom has just always been there.

When you needed clean clothes you just went into the drawer and magically they were there.

When it was time to eat, you sat at the table and the meal was ready, even those times when your schedule was crazy and you were running off somewhere, it was still there.

When you had to get a ride, sow a button, cupcakes for school, get a band aid, the person you went too when you had an ear ache in the middle of the night… she was just there.

When you stop to think about it, she is the most unique person God has put in your life.

She had supernatural powers given directly by God.

She could hear things from miles away.

If you were somewhere you weren’t suppose to be, her hand stretched miles and could get a hold of you and get you back where you belong.

She was able to read minds… she knew what you were thinking , sometimes stopping your plans and sometimes she just knew when you needed a hug because something was wrong.

People around you were taught a valuable lesson that you don’t mess with momma bear and you don’t poke the bear too long before you were taught right from wrong,

Illustration- listen to this-

When God Created Mothers...

When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're taking a lot of time on this one."

And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands." The angel shook his head slowly and said. "Six pairs of hands.... no way." "It's not the hands that are causing me problems," God remarked, "it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have." "That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. God nodded. " One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, “What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say. “I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word." "God," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "Get some rest tomorrow...."

"I can't," said God, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower." The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed. "But tough!" said God excitedly. "You can imagine what this mother can do or endure." "Can it think?" "Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise," said the Creator. Finally, the angel bent over and ran his finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that You were trying to put too much into this model." "It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear." "What's it for?"