May 2014
(Note: Pastor's Pen is published on a monthly basis)
May: A Month to
Honor Mothers
Matthew 19:19 and Proverbs 1:8
It has been said and quoted many times, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules
the world.” Mothers are great heroines of the highest sort (if they are not at
the very top of the summit they ought to be). Being willing to “put up with” and
train up a child in the way it should go is the most gracious gift to man except
that of Christ’s gift of redemption for man’s soul. Mothers seem to possess the
love for their children as God loves us as His children. Mothers are patient
with their little ones even as God is patient with us.
Training in the “Faith” is a Christian Mother’s deepest desire. She wishes and
prays that her child will become a mighty man/ woman of God, a great success in
life and make heaven their home. She desires her children lead an “up-right
life” before God and man. Some of the strongest influence that a Mother has is
her prayer life and daily walk. If she does not have a strong prayer life (which
is her life-link to heaven) and a firm grip on the Word of God in her everyday
walk her children will flounder without direction and guidance which was the
grand opportunity and honor given by God. How “Mom” deals with life and everyday
problems will influence how the children in turn deal with their onslaught of
life problems and shape and determine the direction of their spiritual journey
throughout life. Each older person can remember the teachings and nature of
their Mother. Abraham Lincoln once said, “No man is poor that has had a Godly
Mother.
This month we celebrate the 100th year Anniversary of “Mother’s Day” which was
make a Congressional Resolution signed by President Woodrow Wilson, May 8, 1914.
“Moms, we salute you on your special day and through out the month of May! Each
of you deserve great honor from family, friends, church and society. You’re the
greatest!!
Love and prayers,
~ Pastor Roberts
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