Lets Thank God, and Not Forget the Gift of Our Mothers

Mother’s Day is always special to this writer.

Many mothers are still here on the planet, even though many, many more mothers have gone on to another place.

In Chrisitianity, when our mothers pass on, if they are founded into Jesus Christ, we believe they will have an eternity with the Lord.

Thus, as Christians, our sorrow may be deep but we expect a joyful reunion one day.

The Bible says in Psalm 127 that children are a gift from the Lord. “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: And the fruit of the womb is his reward,” Psalm 127:3.

As a mother and a grandmother, this year I am very mindful of the fact that even though I and three of my babies have suffered the evils of abortion; God has forgiven me and blessed me not only with the gift of my life; he has granted me the gift of birthing six children and helping to raise my grandchildren. This is my heritage.

It’s well-known that our contemporary age is a most challenging one: the war in Ukraine, Roe v. Wade, post-pandemic confusion; the 2022 midterm elections — as well as so much more to contemplate.

Meanwhile, recently, I was rushing to catch a flight, I found myself grumbling about the travel experience overall.

As my daughter was driving me to the airport, she kindly reminded me of all the positive things which could occur to make the trip better. As I remember the words of my grandfather, I am humbled by the reality that complaining never births solutions:

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. so cogently once declared: “Thank God for what we have left.”

… (Excerpt from Newsmax)