It’s interesting when you think of all the things moms do. They are usually the nurturers, and the ones 'little ones' run to when they are afraid, been hurt, and often with questions. Dads are also a key component of a child, but moms usually hold a very special place in the heart of her children.
What happens, however when the relationship with the mom isn’t as ideal as we like? Perhaps the relationship is strained to the point of no relationship. I’ve seen that happen, and it’s a sad situation on both sides. When this does occur where do we turn when we run into ‘difficult times’? No one is spared difficult times in some form! It is the way of life and living.
There are a variety of ways we face turmoil. It may be emotional, spiritual or physical—or all three sometimes --at the same time! We may even feel overwhelmed with fear because we don’t understand something we are facing. Whatever the circumstance, we can know God is with us.
While we recognize the nurturing we receive from our moms, we can know that God is the greatest nurturer of all. He understands us, even when we don’t understand Him! He knows what we need to survive the situation we are in and helps us climb the mountain which looms before us; helps us step over the brambles and rocks that hinder progress, and sends a ray of sunshine so we can see the light at what seems like a long, dark tunnel!
God gives us what we need, when we are open to our options. Sometimes it means getting down on our knees and crying out to Him; sharing with him our spent and torn emotions with honest tears flowing down our cheeks. Other times it means getting into His Word and seeking answers there. In doing so, we may not find exactly what we had hoped to find, but we are surprised with a sense of peace that comes from communing with the only Living God who actually, totally does know what’s going on and exactly how much we can take!
Sometimes it means putting on Gospel music that will soothe our soul and other times it may mean reaching out to others, whether it be our mom, a surrogate mom or a sister (or brother) in Christ who can shed some light on how to handle things from a completely different perspective.
I don’t claim to have the answers. I know I face difficulties too and sometimes want to do nothing more than cry. And truth be told, God gave us tears which can help wash away the disturbing or unnerving feelings satan may be feeding us in an effort to gain control over us. Satan is, after all, the great deceiver and wants nothing more than to use a difficult situation to destroy our relationships with each other and with God, the one he fears the most!
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, consider the relationship you have with your mom and let her know she’s special. But more than that, consider the relationship you have with The Father, and thank him for his ‘protective equipment’ of prayer and His Word, along with the gift of your mom.
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