Eve- the first mother -mother of all living. Sarah- the promised mother- mother of Isaac Jochebed- the courageous mother- mother of Moses Bithiah- the Egyptian mother- adoptive mother of Moses Hannah- the dedicating mother- mother of Samuel Bathsheba- the persevering mother- mother of Solomon Elizabeth- the miracle mother- mother of John the Baptist Mary- the chosen mother- mother of Jesus Christ Lois- the legacy mother-grandmother of Timothy Eunice- the faithful mother- mother of Timothy All mothers are blessings from Heaven but a godly mother holds the fort and builds up purpose-filled lives. Mothers are chosen vessels to not only bring to life a creation by God Himself but to nurture, care, love, instruct and raise as well. It’s a GREAT privilege and an HOLY ASSIGNMENT. Mothers are not perfect human beings nor should they be expected to. They are, though, the best version of themselves as humans when it comes to their children. It starts much before conception. It starts when a girl is born and raised, not with pressure, comparison, expectations or societal taboos or limitations but when she is raised acknowledging the truth that she is made by God in His image, in His likeness. Such a girl learns her identity well-established in God and grows by kneeling down ONLY to God, day by day. Such a girl then choses to keep herself for the purpose of rearing generations to come. And there, with each day, she raises warriors who are ready to conquer and establish their God given purposes. Remember, God created them even when man was already existing and had everything to his access. God created woman because she had a purpose, not only towards man as a helper but to produce and be fruitful. Remember, the same God created her anatomy with a womb in the first place. The woman’s job continues on her knees before she conceives and after she gives birth. She is on her toes as the toddlers start taking their first steps. She holds her heart in her hands as the child is first exposed to the wild world, even if it is first day in school. She pulls her mat and goes on her knees the moment her teenager starts stating I am grown up. And this goes on as the child navigates life each day. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. Each one of them is perfect for their own children in their own ways. So, let’s not put the weight of performance on them. Let’s honor and pray for strength and create some physical and emotional rest for the years of their “non-stop job” description. There are spiritual mothers apart from birth mothers who helps you grow in your calling. They are the ones who are not only in constant intercession but also for guiding through the times. There might also be mothers who are bit more lost in the grip of the world, not present enough to raise their children or be there for them as they were needed. Some of them may have realized this at later stage and might have been feeling guilty. For others, it might still not be their moment of realization. Let’s also not forget mothers who might be battling with addictions, some with not-so-right choices, some who had to give away their children for adoption, and some who might be regretting the choice of abortion. Then, there are mothers who lost their children, and mothers who offer themselves as foster mothers. Then, there are men who are performing mothers as single parents. Every contribution is worthy of praise. Hats off to the persistent perseverance of mothers who are raising specially-abled children. Let’s also acknowledge the gift of surrogate mothers. Today, let’s pray for them because everyone falls short somewhere. Each of them needs strength, guidance and grace. For every woman needs GOD’s strength to be a mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and mothers to be. #immother #lovingma #todayismothersday #mymomgodsgift #godlymother #Jesusgivenmother #parentcounseling #christiancounselling #christianparent