Faithful Mothers

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we appreciate our mothers and motherhood.

We tell you how much we love you and let you know you have a place in our hearts.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN said: "I remember my mother’s prayers. They have always followed me, clinging to me all my life."

Faithful mothers do not joke with prayers. They know their prayers follow their children wherever they go, altering their lives for good and changing their destinies. We thank God for them.

MOSES’ MOM changed his destiny when she kept him for months, and when she couldn't keep him any longer, she put him in an ark, on the Nile, leaving her daughter to see what would happen to him.

She desired to have God intervene, and he did. [Exodus 2:verses 3-10]

Faithful mothers give their children a voice.

BATHSHEBA gave Solomon a voice when she reminded David of his promise.

My lord, you swore by the Lord your God to your maidservant that Solomon your son shall certainly be king after you, and he shall sit on my throne.’

But now, behold, Adonijah is [acting as] king; and now [as things stand], my lord the king, you do not know it. He has sacrificed oxen and fattened steers. [1 Kings 2:19]

Faithful mothers want the best for their children.

TWO WOMEN came to Solomon to intervene in their dispute over their sons. One of their sons died during the night.

The woman with the dead child took the living one and placed the dead child next to her neighbour.

When King Solomon told them that he would kill the living baby, the mother begged him to spare his life.

The king knew immediately that she was the mother of the living child. [1 Kings 3 verses 16-28]

Faithful moms pass on a legacy of faith.

TIMOTHY had two mothers who impacted his life: Lois and Eunice.

I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well. [2 Timothy 1 verses 5-7]

Timothy grew up in a godly environment. His mom and grandmother were people of faith.

Faithful mothers do not let go.

HANNAH was a woman of faith. She went to Shiloh yearly with the same request: "God, give me a child."

She was desperate because she had waited for a while, and her rival, Peninnah, tormented her. But she never stopped praying.

Hannah knew God was faithful. [1 Samuel 1 verses 2-20] She understood that her best view would come after her hardest climb.

Trust in God.

Faithful mothers know how to engage God.

AFTER ENGAGING God in prayers for a while, she had adequate words to say.

O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction (suffering) of Your maidservant and remember, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life; a razor shall never touch his head.” [1 Samuel 1 verses 8-28]

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Your best view will come after your hardest climb

Faithful mothers seek a need to meet.

HER REQUEST sounded like one who knew there was a gap to fill. She spoke like someone who perceived what to say in prayer.

When you pray long enough, you'll have the right words to say to God. The Holy Spirit will help you pray because you do not know how. [Romans 8 verse 26-27]

Faithful moms give God whatever they expect in anticipation that God will use it.

HANNAH dedicated her son to God; no wonder God called him at a young age and told him what he would do.

Mothers who trust God with their children impact their lives and shape their destinies.

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Mothers who trust God with their children impact their lives and shape their destinies.

Faithful mothers show gratitude.

MOTHERS who keep their vows show their gratitude to God.

After Samuel was weaned, she said to Eli: As surely as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood beside you here, praying to the Lord.

For this child, I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my request, which I asked of Him. Therefore, I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the Lord. [1 Samuel 9 verses 26-28]

Perhaps you're a spiritual mom to someone, or trusting God for a child of your own. By this time next year, you'll have yours.

He will intervene for that child whom you've prayed for and who doesn't want to serve God.

God will give you beauty for ashes, and the oil of joy for mourning. God will turn your graves into gardens.

Happy Mother's Day.