Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Thinking About Mom

Mother's Day is a great and fun day for our church. As I prepare the message I think about my mom. I smile when I think about the first handmade card I made for my mom on Mother's day. I must have been in first grade, it was a heart drawn on construction paper that said, "I love you." It was addressed to Mother and Bob. Bob was my dad and yes they were married. My dad and my mom still is a great inspiration in my life. They lived and modeled living life to the full. They modeled faithful commitment to the Lord and for that I am so thankful. Their lives were rooted in God's Word and that continues to be an inspiration to me. Every Mother's and Father's day message I have ever delivered has that foundation as a background. This week is the same. As I prepare I am reminded of what I was taught as their son.

It is Wednesday and tomorrow I will be travelling to see my mom. She has been a widow for 28 years and still lives in the house she shared with my dad and that my sister and I grew up in. She is not as steady on her feet as she once was (she did handsprings on her fortieth birthday just to prove she could) but her commitment to the Lord is as steady as ever. She continues to inspire and challenge my personal walk with the Lord. Nearly each week as we talk she asks if Sunday's message is prepared and she reminds me that people come to hear a word from God and not me, so I had better be sure about the source of the message. She still keeps my feet to the fire. I look forward to seeing her tomorrow.

Becky and I will also be visiting her mom and dad. They, too, live lives of faith and encourage us to be all we can be in the Lord.

I am fortunate to have these two mothers in my life. I am richer for their presence.

These are some quick thoughts of mine. I hope you will take time to remember and be thankful for your mother. If she is still living, don't miss the opportunity to see her and tell her you love her.

Let me ask you to share your thoughts in the comments.