"Honor thy father and mother: which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
As an institution, motherhood has fallen into a strained condition in our society. Motherhood is no longer in vogue, it is an anathema in modern times. Our young girls are no longer taught to cherish the privilege of motherhood.
Motherhood has not always been viewed as a relic. As a young boy, I remember that kids would talk about each other and about other family members. We called it playing the dozens. But once you would be told very quickly, "Don't say nothing about my
mama! "tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word."
(Ephesians 6:2-3)
(Matt. 28:1-8)
Don't Say Nothing About My Mama!
To speak about one's mother was tantamount to saying, "Let's fight." Mothers were held in very high esteem. Mothers were special. She was one who would love you when others gave up on you. She was always willing to go the last mile of the way. Without medical training she always knew just what to do, no matter the ailment. She could solve all problems, beat all bullies, and she was always there. She was the anchor in the family. From my mother I learned my work ethic, value system and how to live a disciplined life. She was the master teacher.Our society is reaping the harvest of the breakdown in the family. The family's the most basic unit in our society. If the family is in disarray, then our communities, cities, states, nations and world will be corrupted also. Women and children have abandoned their Godly relationship for roles defined by the larger society.
Recently there was a young boy who divorced his mother. Courts have ordered that spanking a child is abusive. It is not uncommon to hear of children killing their mothers and mothers killing their children. Mothers put children up for adoption with little or no remorse. Love is expressed by the giving of "things." Parents have abrogated their responsibilities to the rights of their children. On this Mother's Day, I want to declare that all is not lost. There is still hope. There is still hope. Even in this fast-paced, push-button space age world. God is still in control. The writer of II Chronicles states: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways: then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land."
God has a divine plan and role for mothers. The family will not be what it was designed to be until women are 100 percent women and men are 100 percent men. In a society full of questions, Jesus is the answer! He's the answer for the world today.
Even though dead, my mother is part of the "great cloud of witnesses" that still influences my life. At difficult moments, my mind recalls her profound intuition (mother wit).
As the father of two daughters, I hope one day to hear them express their love for their mother by saying, "Don't say nothing about my mama!"
Happy mother's day!
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