Mother
Mother, a name that is primarily made from the word
other, how appropriate! A mother’s devotedness to her children and husband is many times thought to have been overlooked; all though this may sometimes be the case it would amaze one to know that things are very often noticed but often not adequately expressed.Mama, is a word that carries that of
honor, courage and just plain old concern. When the distant cries of her child frantically call for help, the first words that a child will cry is mama! Mama will then go through feats unknown to the limitations of her fragile human flesh to be the arm of strength, yielding salvation unto her child.Many today think of Motherhood as a second class citizen occupation, but I think God views that as a falsity and an absurd thought! Can we afford to watch our children go down the parentless paths of today’s economies, many times leading to a damnable life and worse a life void of Christ; while societal standard’s dictate that Mothering is not a notable or worthy occupation? Preposterous!! Be careful, materialism can take those special moments away from you, and the achievements of this world will surely perish as the changing of time passes like a ship as it cuts through the still waters of a calm and darkened harbor. Soon the ship has passed the horizon and time, as it was known, will be no more!
Little children GROW and basic needs decrease, but the ironic thing is that as mothers age their basic desires are often found in the realm of being needed. The sandstones of life, slowly slip through the narrow passage of the hourglass and our existence in this life slowly begins to set similar to that of a magnificent evening sunset. Motherhood is now viewed as a vital occupation that was of the utmost importance with limitless eternal values!
Men and women of great standards and stature are often the result of the dynamic labors of a sacrificial and laborious mother. Mothering is a call beyond measure and don’t ever let anyone tell you any differently!
David Tack (Mothers Day 1997)
Dedicated to my Mom; Mary Tack and all the other Mothers out there!
No man is poor who has had a godly mother.
Abraham Lincoln
.Let us preach you, Dear Jesus, without preaching....not by words but by our example."
Mother Teresa
The mother's heart is the child's school-room.
Henry Ward Beecher
© Dave Tack; Sounds of Joy Ministries 2007