Every one of us has been borne by a mother. Did you catch that "e" at the end of borne? The word borne means to be carried by, supported, nurtured. Things that mothers do for us. Synonyms are also endured, braved and tolerated ... also true of what mothers do for us sometimes!
We understand that Mothers come in many shapes and forms. You find them in classrooms as teachers. Some are foster, adoptive mothers, or stepmothers. Some yearn to have a child of their own, but for whatever reason cannot. Many are single and long for a family of their own. Many care for the children of others as caregivers. Some are aunts, sisters, grandmothers or friends — all willingly and selflessly helping those around them.
If we look at our lives we have all been blessed in some way by women who have given their lives and their love to "mother" us in some way. It is the nurturing, compassion, love, and caring that makes all women "mothers" in some way and in some way a reflection of the practical love of God. Whether they love children, neighbours, husbands, other moms, dogs, cats or anything else that will allow itself to be loved!
'Mother' defined is "To watch over, nourish, and protect maternally." That is it exactly. If you "watch over, nourish, and protect maternally", consider yourself a mother, or one who mothers!
Our prayer is that whatever kind of mom you are to someone - you know the difference you have made and continue to make! We pray for ....
- Moms who do laundry, clean the house and prepare meals for everyone - that you experience sanity in the middle of the craziness!
- Moms who work outside of the home - that you experience increased energy and balance for all things
- Moms of children with special needs - that your energy is replenished daily and you see the joy in the eyes of your children that your practical love is bringing
- single Moms - that your hope and strength would renew each day and you know that God is with you and you're not alone
- expectant Moms - as you prepare and nurture the amazing life growing inside you
- Moms who are struggling to have a baby - that you experience the love of God in the midst of this intense and uncertain time
- Moms whose own mothers have passed or whose memories are not always pleasant - that you know the presence of our God who is near and His love reflected in those He has brought into your life to nurture and carry you now
- May this day be a day of honour, blessing and fond memories. We thank God for all the lovely, imperfect and sacrificial Moms who bless, love, care and carry us and for making Himself known to us through them.