05/10/2020
As The Nation Celebrates Mother's Day
If you had a kind, loving, sacrificial mother, Praise the Lord... many of you have.
But I want to talk to the people who haven't. And address a subject I've never heard the "Church" talk about, especially on this day. It appears to me that it is a greatly ignored subject for the most part. And yet, there is a great need out there for it to be addressed. Especially by the "Christians" and the "Church." There is huge opportunity to minister to and pray with hurting people out there inside and outside the walls of the church.
These people experience a lot of pain and guilt on this day every year. That's right...This day is not celebrated by all, contrary to popular belief. And the "Church" even seems to ignore the facts and the unmet needs.
First I'd like to start with the many women that haven't been able to have children of their own for one reason or another. This day brings a lot of pain and guilt. They feel like God is punishing them for some reason. Many of them won't even attend Church on this day because of all the pain it brings them.
Then there are the countless children, both young and old, who have not had a kind, loving, protecting, supportive mother. The children who have been abused, neglected, unloved & even abandoned.
That have been damaged emotionally, mentally and even spiritually for life because of this.
Then, there are the ones who have had alcoholic and or drug addict mothers. The ones who have had their mothers leave or divorce their fathers. And all the pain that forces the children to go through because of the mothers choices.
And then, there are the mothers who have aborted their children. Some of them multiple times....think of the pain that causes!!
What would you think that those children would think about Mother's Day?!? This is happening right in the "Church Family" folks.
I would like to encourage those children both young and old out there today that did not have a loving mother.... with this scripture.
Psalms 27:10 - :11
Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me. Teach me your ways,
O Lord; lead me in a straight path because
of my oppressors.
For those of us who have a personal relationship with the Heavenly Father through His Son Jesus...we are Loved... deeply loved and valued by Him...even if not by our own natural mothers or fathers. And even if we don't feel loved by Him...We are Loved.
And to those women who are unable to have children of their own for some reason. I don't have the answers for all that. And I can't take away the pain it may cause you. But, I can tell you this... that you are Loved too! God is not punishing you. You are special in His eyes and He does have a plan for you in this life!
So try to live your life to Glorify Him in spite of your lack of children... maybe you could pour your love into other children who need to be loved by another person. We all could be comforted by a few more loving people in our lives couldn't we?!
And to the women who have had abortions. I know some of them....I can't imagine the pain that that decision may cause them....I can only say...that like any other sin in our lives...if we confess them, truly repent and seek forgiveness through the sacrifice of Christ Jesus....He will forgive us of our sins!
Then, He can begin the healing process that only He can do.... bringing joy and gladness back into your life again....so that you can be a good witness for Him and help others too!
That's the Good News...we have a Heavenly Father and a Risen Savior that loves us very much! He loves us so much He paid a price we could never pay to reconcile us back into a relationship with Him through His Son Jesus. Here in this life and the eternal life to come!
Praise the Lord...
So, if you don't have a personal relationship with the Father through His Son Jesus....
Why not "Put it on the Line" today and do just that...ask Jesus to forgive your sins, be your personal Savior and surrender your life to Him.
You'll never be the same!!
And if you do have a relationship with Jesus, but have unconfessed sin or are living in a sinful lifestyle...why not confess your sin now, repent and turn back to Jesus today?! Ask for strength & guidance to truly live for Him!
So why not find someone today, huge them, tell them that they are Loved by you and a Heavenly Father! That'll make anyone's day don't you think?!
Happy Mother's Day