A Jot from John
Love Her Verbally: Unfortunately some men may have a philosophy that follows; “I don’t have to say I love you, you already know it. I have told you before that I love you and if I change my mind I’ll let you know!” Yes, we may show love and not just say it, but a MOTHER needs to hear those words, “I LOVE YOU!”
Love Her With Hugs: When was the last time you gave your mother a big hug without her asking for it? Or a kiss on the cheek; or just sat with her on the couch? Remember, she was the first person who ever touched you. She wrapped you up in her womb for months. When you were born her first priority was to hold you. She cuddled you; she stroked your head; she rubbed your feet; she held your little cheeks against hers’; she gave you a finger to grasp. In love she did all these things, including grooming with a licked thumb!
Love Her Patiently: Mothers have an incredible job with no pay. No position in the business world compares to the physical, emotional, and spiritual commitment she has in motherhood. Don’t ever make the mistake of asking a mother, “Do you work, or stay at home”? In spite of all she does for us, we often become impatient with her. She’s picking us up as school because we don’t like riding the bus, but she’s scolded for being five minutes late!
Love Her Attentively: Mothers listen as we pour out our hearts. She has a sympathetic ear. She’ll always be on your side. But later in life we may need to be her rock, so take time to listen.
Love Her Gratefully: An elementary science class had been studying magnets, and how metal objects are attracted to them. Those of you that are living with your children and your parents in your lives, are living the best days of your life. This teaches us two truths: a. Parents – we won’t always have them in our lives; b. Children – let’s be the kind of children we ought to be while they still have us.
Love Her Honorably: Exodus 20:12 “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long . . .” This is binding as long as your mother lives.
May we pray: “God, help us never to be too busy for our mothers. If your Son could take time and great effort while on the cross in his hour of death to show his love for his earthly mother, help us to love our mothers while we have her in our life!”
Onward Rejoicing, John B. Daniels, Associate Minister
