DO YOU CHOOSE TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
Happy Mother’s Day! If you are a mother or had a mother, you can choose to celebrate Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day can be challenging for many people, and celebrating is not something they want to do. Some have lost their mother, and the day reminds them of their loss. For some, they mourn that they have never been a mother, and they mourn that loss. And others had a mother that was abusive or neglectful, and they don’t want to honor her with a day of celebration.
I have been blessed with a wonderful mother, but that doesn’t mean I always liked her. If you are a mother, you understand that you will make decisions and choices your child will not be happy about. That is the hard part of being a mom. I have had an “I hate you” thrown at me many times for not allowing my child to go to a party, out on a date, or have a snake as a pet. I knew they didn’t mean it; they were just disappointed with my decision and were acting out of frustration.
But, for some people, their “I hate you” was sincere. They weren’t acting out of frustration but out of desperation. Neglect and abuse are not our normal thoughts when we think of a parent. A child is supposed to be wanted, loved, and cherished, but sadly, that is not always the case.
We can’t choose our parents, but many children of bad parents actually thrive. They overcome their situation, and they go to become productive members of society. They become the parent that they wished they would have had.
No matter what kind of earthy parent you had, you have a HEAVENLY father who is with you and will always be with you. You were created for a purpose and were no accident to the Lord. The Lord does not make mistakes, even if we don’t understand our “why.”
Psalms 139:14
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Luke 12:7
7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
If you have/had an awesome mom and dad, that is fabulous, but if your parents weren’t the best, you can have confidence that YOU were put here for a reason. The Lord loves you exactly the way that you are. He has a plan for you, and part of that plan might put you in undesirable situations. But that situation is what is unpleasant, not you. You are His child, and you are loved!
Today, give thanks for the love of your Heavenly Father and praise His Holy Name! Then, hug/call/kiss or forgive your earthly mother and wish her a Happy Mother’s Day if possible.
To God Goes The Glory!
Have A Blessed Day!
Thank you for this email. This is never addressed it seems. I am 62 and my mother abandoned myself and my 4 siblings when I was five. She never looked back. I have come to terms with it but I also see as a mother now how much I missed out on, how I deserved to be loved and cherished by my mother. I was lucky my father was wonderful and raised all five of us with the help of my grandparents.
Thank you for pointing out that mother’s arent always wonderful. Love your posts!!
You make 63 look great – more like 53! Happy Mother’s Day and birthday to you. You certainly look like your mother.
Have a blessed birthday week!
Peggy
I love this post. I have the most precious mom but there are many who can not say the same. What a wonderful reminder that they are loved and cherished by their Heavenly Father.
Thank you, Tania for your great post not only everyday but especially on Sunday. I love it when you say “ To God goes the Glory!”
Happy Birthday 🎂 and have a spectacular Mother’s Day💗💓❣️
Happy Mother’s Day.
Happy birthday and Happy Mother’s Day🎂💐☀️
Wise words, Tania
Very good article
Yes, please remember in prayer on this day; those who have lost their monther, had a neglectful or abusive mother or never had a mother and those who desperately want to be a mother and who have lost a child, are struggling to have children or cannot have children. Remember that this day can bring them grief and pain.
Happy birthday and Happy Mother’s Day! Such a great blog today.
Thank you for this, Tania!