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Life is similar to a relay race; along the way you will “tag” a range of people. Some mom friends stay with you briefly, while others keep in step for a while. And then there will be a few who will stay long term, but only one friend has been with you from the beginning and will accompany you to the end, God your Heavenly Father. Maybe you need this truth today… your Creator will never leave you, ever. He sees you and cares for you.
The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121:8, NIV)
Dear Mom, Morning, noon and night will I pray, says the Psalmist. Motherhood can be so tiring, his advice is a good idea. Whisper a prayer upon rising, during the noon hour and before bed – that way your day is enclosed. I know you can accomplish all you need too today, as God gives […]
Dear Mom, Do not lose control of the only person you can control – yourself. To give into anger or resort to resolving a conflict in an uproar, will only cause more “loss of control”. Handle situations the way God would have you too … stay calm sweet Mom. Count to 10, 20; lock yourself […]
ATHLETES DON’T QUIT Athletes are such an inspiration to me. I love watching these warriors compete. They always “do what it takes” to win at their game. Take for example, bobsledders. They descend down giant ditches of solid ice, at bizarre speeds, in sleds on a steel edge. For years, they train and prepare to […]
Dear Mom, God’s kingdom works in reverse, humility before honour. Motherhood is a long lesson in selflessness. Regardless of how we handled yesterday’s challenges, every morning we can start fresh. The goal is to have more days that are productive, good and happy, than miserable, sad and bad days. It is never too late to […]
Dear Mom, On the farm in early spring, the smell of old winter leaves burning says, “winter has passed”! The old literally goes up in smoke, to make way for the new growth underneath. Sometimes sweet Mom, we need to rid ourselves of wrong attitudes, draining friends, bad habits and every old bit of […]