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Thank You Mom

Thank you for being nurse, doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, nutritionist, teacher, cook, coach, maid, consultant, confidant, life bearer, tear catcher, bible teacher, cheerleader, taxi driver, theologian, prayer warrior, heart prober, disciple maker, relationship coach, tutor, travel agent, fashion consultant, seamstress, clothes washer-dryer-folder-hanger, dish washer, floor duster, carpet cleaner, furniture duster, maid, butler, bellhop, concierge, home decorator, picture hanger, scrap book maker, gardener, financial manager, event organizer, trouble shooter, calendar coordinator, supervisor, boss, trainer, purchase agent, supply procurer, coupon clipper, fixer of broken things, friend finder, sock finder and finder of all lost items, baby whisperer, adolescent whisperer, teen whisperer, young adult whisperer, generational bridge builder, referee, police, judge, prosecutor, defender, protector, advocate, spirit lifter, spirit healer, spirit prodder, guidance counselor, career consultant, home room mom, sport team mom, fan, cup bearer, tissue bearer, burden bearer, dream supporter and though this list is in no way intended to be exhaustive, last but not least giver of magical hugs and kisses.  -Pastor Bob

A Mother’s Prayer from the Puritan Period

O God, I cannot endure to see the destruction of my kindred. Let those that are united to me in tender ties be precious in thy sight and devoted to thy glory. Sanctify and prosper my domestic devotion, instruction, discipline, example, that my house may be a nursery for heaven, my church the garden of the Lord, enriched with trees of righteousness of thy planting for thy glory. Grant that the promising appearances of a tender conscience, soft heart, the alarms and delights of the Word, be not finally blotted out, but bring forth judgment unto victory in all whom I love. 

-From the Valley of Vision, p 209 

Links

Charles Spurgeon’s Tribute to His Godly Mother

How Satan Undoes a Mom: Spiritual War in Motherhood

Quotes

“Homemaking is surely in reality the most important work in the world.” C.S. Lewis

“A man with a soul so dead as not to be moved by the sacred name of ‘mother’ is creation’s blot. Never could it be possible for any man to estimate what he owes to a godly mother.” C.H. Spurgeon 

“Now would be a good time to write a letter to your mother or father and tell them how grateful you are for them.  I’ll tell you one thing, they will read it over and over again.  And when they die and you’re going through their things, you’ll find that letter tucked away in their most treasured possessions. Do it, rather than saying “I wish that I had.”  And if your parents are not living, give them honor and thank God for their memory.” Adrian Rodgers