Her
children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-30
Since yesterday was Mother’s Day,
this week we are going to pay homage to the hands that rock the cradles. Mothers, they not only rock the cradles, but
for many of us, we might not be where we are today if not for our dear mothers
and their love for us.
All that I am, or hope
to be, I owe to my angel mother. - Abraham Lincoln
Blessed is the mother who
understands her child, for she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.
Blessed is the mother who
knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child's devotion.
Blessed is the mother who
guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her offspring.
Blessed is the mother who is
never shocked, for she shall receive confidences.
Blessed is the mother who
teaches respect, for she shall be respected.
Blessed is the mother who
emphasizes the good and minimizes the bad, for in like manner the child shall
make evaluations.
Blessed is the mother who
treats her child as she would be treated, for her home shall be filled with
happiness.
Blessed is the mother who
answers simply the startling questions, for she shall always be trusted.
Blessed is the mother who
has character strong enough to withstand the thoughtless remarks and
resentments of
the growing child, for again, in due time, she shall be honored.
Scripture to
Claim:
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the
teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her
household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:26-27
