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Happy Mother's Day @~%~~~~

Happy Mother's Day!

Mothers are a pretty important thing. Without them none of us would be here. Feel free to laugh after that previous sentence. It's true. Not only would we not be here, but there are virtues, and character, passions, ethics, manners, romantic gestures, compassionate moments, merciful, graceful, and gentle tones we would not possess as people without the influence of a mother. A mother is simply a non-negotiable, integral part of the most healthy family.

If you have a mother who has loved you, shared with you, cherished your successes and mourned with you through the failures then go ahead and hug that woman. Tell her that you appreciate her love and that you thank God for her. Thank her for sticking with Dad through thick and thin, exemplifying covenant and hard work in relationships so that you could see it for yourself.

If you were raised by a single mom than give that woman a couple extra seconds of good squeeze. The absence of a father is just as damaging as the absence of a mother and that woman tried with the best that she had to love you the way two people should have.

If you and your mom are fighting, stop it. Give that woman a hug.

If your dad raised you than give him a hug, but don't buy him flowers or anything pink. He's still a man after all. He might want a hammer or a gift card.

If your unfortunate circumstances left you without much of a motherly influence....go find one!
Of course, I don't mean to reach out to a stranger and call her your mother...
During a men's conference I learned the importance of mentoring. This light was shed onto me, "Every man should have someone he look ups to and someone he reaches into." I don't believe this to be any less logical of a concept for women. Every woman should have someone older with more experience that can share with them, guide them, pray for them. They may never be your biological mother, but they can be a priceless, bottomless well of memories, love, and healing. Your mother may need forgiveness and possibly healing as well. A mentor can help with that.

Pray to the Lord and thank God for mothers and the part they play in our lives. Pray for the motherly influence in your life, that it grows and deepens to make you grow and deepen. Pray for mothers who are in distress, that they see providence, and rest. Pray for the men of families, that the Lord empowers them to lead their women to be holy and good mothers.
Pray for a generation of Godly mothers in 2014 to rise up.

Thank you God, for mothers.

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