A Mother’s Heart Has God’s Eyes…
I’m learning more each day how much God loves family. While I knew that God loved the world and sent His Son to save the world and had hosts of angels living in the heavens, it wasn’t until I became a mother, and further, began to mother growing children that His heart and plan for family became something I would understand and begin to desire more of.
Set in the beautiful moments of children’s laughs and imaginary play, were childlike expressions of trust, unconditional love and curiosity that drew them closer to the ones who covered and protected them. I saw this as I raised my boys and learned from them how to be a better daughter through their responses to my motherhood.
How could God love us so much? Have you ever asked yourself that question? I have and while I am still understanding this more and more, my mother heart shares the mysteries of God’s love towards His children.
When my children broke a piece of furniture or fell and hurt themselves disobeying a command, my first thought was if they were ok. After making sure they were not seriously hurt, I would then discipline them hoping they were ready to learn the lesson being taught from the incident that had taken place. I loved and forgave them instantly. Further, my love for them wanted them to grow from that moment.
Isn’t that our God? How many times have you been broken because of life’s circumstances or been hurt doing something you shouldn’t have done? Was God concerned about punishing you and making you pay? No, He is and has always been concerned about you. He loves and forgives instantly, but wants you to learn the lesson. A mother’s heart teaches that.
On this Mother’s Day, I hope you do one of two things; honor the mother you have or had by thinking of the many ways you are better because of their love. And then, honor your children and seek the Lord about the lessons they can learn in order to walk closely to Him. Walking with the Lord is the best Mother’s Day gift any mother could ask for.
I’m learning more each day how much God loves family. While I knew that God loved the world and sent His Son to save the world and had hosts of angels living in the heavens, it wasn’t until I became a mother, and further, began to mother growing children that His heart and plan for family became something I would understand and begin to desire more of.
Set in the beautiful moments of children’s laughs and imaginary play, were childlike expressions of trust, unconditional love and curiosity that drew them closer to the ones who covered and protected them. I saw this as I raised my boys and learned from them how to be a better daughter through their responses to my motherhood.
How could God love us so much? Have you ever asked yourself that question? I have and while I am still understanding this more and more, my mother heart shares the mysteries of God’s love towards His children.
When my children broke a piece of furniture or fell and hurt themselves disobeying a command, my first thought was if they were ok. After making sure they were not seriously hurt, I would then discipline them hoping they were ready to learn the lesson being taught from the incident that had taken place. I loved and forgave them instantly. Further, my love for them wanted them to grow from that moment.
Isn’t that our God? How many times have you been broken because of life’s circumstances or been hurt doing something you shouldn’t have done? Was God concerned about punishing you and making you pay? No, He is and has always been concerned about you. He loves and forgives instantly, but wants you to learn the lesson. A mother’s heart teaches that.
On this Mother’s Day, I hope you do one of two things; honor the mother you have or had by thinking of the many ways you are better because of their love. And then, honor your children and seek the Lord about the lessons they can learn in order to walk closely to Him. Walking with the Lord is the best Mother’s Day gift any mother could ask for.