Copyright April 27, 2015 by Chris Mullis
Mother’s Day is coming soon—May 10th. Have you thought of a gift to give your mother? I saw my mom this weekend and I decided to
give her Mother’s Day present a little early this year since I won’t get to see
her on Mother’s Day. I gave my mom a
cedar trellis I made—the kind you put in your flower garden for climbing plants
to scale. I hope she enjoys it.
It
can be a challenge to find a good Mother’s Day gift if your mother is anything
like mine. My mom already has everything
she needs and her walls and shelves are crowded with pictures and
knickknacks. Maybe your mother is the
same way. Whether or not your mother
needs anything, what she really wants is to know that you care.
The
Bible offers a great idea for a Mother’s Day gift. It’s something that would make a great
Father’s Day gift too (June 21!).
Proverbs 23:24-25
24The
father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
25 So give your father and mother joy!
May she who gave you birth be happy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
25 So give your father and mother joy!
May she who gave you birth be happy.
It
is a delight to parents when their children walk with the Lord. It brings joy, peace of mind, and the satisfaction
that parents fulfilled one of their most important responsibilities—to shepherd
their children into a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ. On the other hand, parents agonize when their
children wander in spiritual apathy. I
can’t count the times I have counseled with, prayed with, and fretted with
mothers and fathers who were worried about their children’s spiritual
well-being. This is especially
heartbreaking for parents of grown children who do not share their parent’s
devotion to the Lord. That’s why I think
one of the best gifts you could give your Mother is to go to church with her this
Mother’s Day. What a wonderful chance to
honor your mother. It is something she
will cherish far more than any knickknack you could buy.
Even
better, if you really want to give your Mother a precious gift, make a
commitment to deepen your faith. If you
are not attending church regularly, make a commitment to attend regularly for
the next six weeks. If you are already
attending, find a Bible study, a small group, or a Sunday school to attend. If you are already doing these, find one way
you can serve—being the hands and feet of Christ. Not only will these things bring joy to
mother’s heart, they just might bring joy, peace, love, and eternal life to
you.
Mothers,
tell your sons and daughters what you really want for Mother’s Day this year. Sons and daughters, share this gift with your
Mothers and Fathers. I think it’s the
best gift you could give. Of course, I’m
no expert and certainly don’t claim to know everything, but that’s the Truth as
far as I can tell…
God loves you and so do I!
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