Charm can mislead and beauty can fade. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the fear of God. Proverbs 31:30
They have been a wonderful encouragement to me as they have to you. You must show your appreciation to those who serve so well. 1 Corinthians 16:18
A few months ago, Randy and I had the opportunity to visit my hometown church for a Ladies Night Out program. As I was greeting old friends of mine and friends of Mama’s, a lady approached me with these words, “I loved your Mama, and I see so much of her in you that I just have to give you a big hug. When I hug you, I feel like I am hugging her.”
That was so special to me because it conveys the specialties that Mama shared with so many others. I began to wonder what had made our Mama so special to this sweet lady. Did Mama make Mac and cheese for her? Did she send her a card? Did she sing at an important event in her life? Did she visit with her in her store? Was it just the way Mama had of showing love?
Every Mother has a specialty in the way she loves and teaches her children that is uniquely hers just like most women have a dish that they make that’s their specialty. Mama’s dish specialty was Mac and cheese. She made it every Sunday when we were growing up for Sunday dinner, she made it every time we came home for a visit, she made it for every church supper or luncheon, she made and took it to those who were sick, she made and took it every time someone in the community lost a loved one. It was so good that it just made everyone feel good. It was a labor of love she shared. We took for granted how special she could make it, but now that she is no longer here, we would give anything for one more serving of her specialty.
She also had specialties as a mother, and she shared them with her girls, her grandchildren, and her great grand boys. She was kind, loving, forgiving, smart, fun, joyful, a good listener, talented, humble, set a great example, planted seeds of good character, and loved Her Lord with all her heart.
Everyone has a mother whether it be a biological one, an adopted one, a foster one, one whom we love like a mother, or an important woman in our life. Mothers have many specialties, but there are some I feel are the most important. The Moms I love are dependable, trustworthy, devoted, courageous, diligent, wise, loving, prayerful, never give up on their children, fair, faithful, and they go through life with grace. In short, remarkable.
The Hebrew word, Chayil, when translated means strength, valor and in all ways excellent. It goes on to include those who are dependable and above all love the Lord. Those are the specialties of a Mother.
Happy Mother’s Day!
The mother is the one supreme asset of the national life. Theodore Roosevelt
Oh how you brought to me so many memories of my godly mother. Thank you, Diane. How very blessed we are to have learned and been loved by Godly mothers. Thank you Jesus! Thank you Diane for a walk down memory lane !
Oh, Diane this brought back so many memories of my mother who had many traits that your mother had! She was a wonderful cook and arranged the flowers for the church every Sunday. Ashe was also a great seamstress and made wonderful outfits for me! She was a very godly person and I miss her everyday! Hope you have. Great Mothers Day.