THINK ABOUT IT          5-9-24

   On Mother’s Day, when many receive cards, calls, gifts, etc., I can’t help but think about those who don’t. I also think about those who receive a mere token to acknowledge the holiday, but are ignored the rest of the year. That must be painful.

However, I also think about how amazing the mothers love is.Even when they are ignored, disrespected, or shown attention without affection they keep loving their children, smiling in their presence, and helping them with their needs – although they are wounded and weeping in secret. They wonder why they receive so little when they have given so much, yet their love for the child isn’t lessened.

If it ended there that would be bad enough, but it often doesn’t. Sometimes the mother starts to wonder, “Where did I fail?”, “What more could I have done?”, or “Why won’t they forgive me?”. The child’s behavior puts her on a guilt trip. Instead of placing the blame on the child, where it should be, the mother puts it on her shoulders. She does so out of love for the child, even though she receives no love from the child. That’s amazing! But that’s what mothers do.

If you have such a mother you ought to be thankful – many don’t. There’s nothing like knowing you are loved unconditionally. It is humbling and helpful. It can bring out the best in a person when nothing else can. But sadly even the greatness of a mother’s love doesn’t always change those who have no love or concern for God.

There is no doubt about it, how you treat others is a reflection of your attitude toward God. Regardless of your mother’s faults and failures, if you lack love for her your heart isn’t right with the Lord. You are living in disobedience and depriving yourself of blessings. That’s a pitiful position to be in. If that’s where you are you need to repent of your sin. You ought to love your mother as God loves you with all your imperfections. Think about it!- HDS  
 
David Stone  
Lakeway Baptist Church  
Humble, Tx