Happy Mothers Day!
Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
It's has turned out to be a beautiful Mothers Day despite both of our children being sick. We just returned from taking Samuel and Elisabeth to the doctors in Lee's Summit. Both will be fine but it will take a few days before they battle through their illness.
Amy is such an awesome mom! She is so focused on caring for the kids and honoring her own mother that she didn't even think twice about the fact that she was nurturing two sick kids on Mothers Day. It just goes to prove that a mother has to do what a mother has to do. That is what makes mothers so special.
This morning I preached a sermon on our Identity in Christ. As those who have Christ's DNA and his name, we are bound to run into opposition when faced with the world. The process of giving every soul an opportunity to be born again was extremely painful for both the Father and the Son.
Praise God we have the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, along with the loving family of God to help us through the rough days of our spiritual life in Christ. Just as Jesus encouraged his disciples to stay the course and be faithful, so I encourage mothers to continue to invest in your husbands and your children. I know it is painful at times and you don't get near enough appreciation, but it will be worth it all.
Childbirth is painful. And so was the process Jesus went through to give us eternal life. However it was for the joy set before him that he endured the cross, despising the shame and is now sitting in a position of honor at the right hand of the Father. Most mothers despise the pain of childbirth but would never trade in the experience or the privilege of bringing life into the world.
Mothers I want to encourage you to stay the course because your children will rise up and call you blessed and your husband will appreciate and praise your sacrifice (Proverbs 31:28). Unfortunately you may not see the evidence immediately but the joy that is set before you is worth the sacrifice.
Mothers, thank you for your dedication to your families! Enjoy your Mothers Day!
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
It's has turned out to be a beautiful Mothers Day despite both of our children being sick. We just returned from taking Samuel and Elisabeth to the doctors in Lee's Summit. Both will be fine but it will take a few days before they battle through their illness.
Amy is such an awesome mom! She is so focused on caring for the kids and honoring her own mother that she didn't even think twice about the fact that she was nurturing two sick kids on Mothers Day. It just goes to prove that a mother has to do what a mother has to do. That is what makes mothers so special.
This morning I preached a sermon on our Identity in Christ. As those who have Christ's DNA and his name, we are bound to run into opposition when faced with the world. The process of giving every soul an opportunity to be born again was extremely painful for both the Father and the Son.
Praise God we have the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, along with the loving family of God to help us through the rough days of our spiritual life in Christ. Just as Jesus encouraged his disciples to stay the course and be faithful, so I encourage mothers to continue to invest in your husbands and your children. I know it is painful at times and you don't get near enough appreciation, but it will be worth it all.
Childbirth is painful. And so was the process Jesus went through to give us eternal life. However it was for the joy set before him that he endured the cross, despising the shame and is now sitting in a position of honor at the right hand of the Father. Most mothers despise the pain of childbirth but would never trade in the experience or the privilege of bringing life into the world.
Mothers I want to encourage you to stay the course because your children will rise up and call you blessed and your husband will appreciate and praise your sacrifice (Proverbs 31:28). Unfortunately you may not see the evidence immediately but the joy that is set before you is worth the sacrifice.
Mothers, thank you for your dedication to your families! Enjoy your Mothers Day!
Labels: Mothers Day 2008
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