God, my Parent
America pauses today to celebrate mothers. Some of us will receive flowers, others a card, a phone call, 0r a fond hug. Some mothers will have a moment of bitter-sweet memories. Wherever we are on this journey of motherhood— new or experienced, ecstatic or overwhelmed, alone or in family, atop the hill of happiness or deep in the valley of worry— may the words of Jacob bring insight and encouragement: “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” Genesis 28:16.
God is with us for those busy days of preparing meals, giving baths, sharing counsel, and dispensing discipline. He’s also present for the lonely night-watches because of illness or finance. Truly, whether in joyful family or seeming aloneness, Jacob realized and so should we, God is with us!
Happy Mother’s Day to the Maternal Optimists, Tenacious Heroes, Energetic, and Resilient women we are!
Dear Lord, let me know that You are with me and all is well. Amen