In 1907, in a little town in Taylor County, West Virginia,
Anna Jarvis began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. The special
day would fall on the anniversary of her mother’s death. So on May 10, 1908 the
day was observed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania where Jarvis had recently moved.
It wasn’t until 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson made the official
announcement to the nation that every second Sunday of May would be a national
day of observance – Mother’s Day.
Reporter and columnist Rick Woodall wrote the following: “Mother’s
Day is a special day in which we take a moment to honor the women who make a
difference in our lives. In my years of Christian service I had the privilege
of interviewing senior statesmen, great community leaders and church leaders
who are making a difference in all of our lives. In our first few weeks after
moving to Logansport, Indiana I was given a personal invitation to meet with
Mayor Michael Fincher. Mayor Fincher impressed me as he spoke in tears about
his mother. I am convinced that the world is a better place because of all the
mothers that were readers, teachers and fitting examples. Dedicated mothers
produce determined children. We all know that it takes a considerable amount
of determination to make a difference in today’s world.” So take some time
this Mother’s Day to remember Mom. My mother wasn’t hesitant to remind her
children, “You’ll miss me when I’m gone” and no truer words have ever been
spoken. “Honor your father and mother – which is the first commandment with a
promise – that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the
earth” (Ephesians 6:2-3).
[2 Timothy 1:5] The apostle Paul reminds his “son in the faith” (Timothy) where his personal faith originated. “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” The Bible gives many comparisons of God’s constant care for His children. In the 103rd Psalm and in Proverbs 3, God is depicted as a concerned and disciplining father. Isaiah 27 mentions God as a gardener tending His garden. And in the 23rd Psalm, we read of God as a shepherd. But when God through Isaiah illustrated how great His love was for Israel, He likened it to the love of a mother for her child: “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you…” (Isaiah 66:13, see also Isaiah 49:15).
Truly, there is nothing more natural than for a mother to cherish, care for, and comfort her child. Note, for example: • The unconditional love mothers demonstrate for their children is probably the closest thing on earth to His incredible love for us. • The gentle tenderness a mother expresses in handling her newborn child is so reminiscent of the tender loving care God promises to all the faithful. • The sincere sympathy mothers’ show for hurt elbows and hurt hearts is very much like the heart-felt compassion God feels and gives to each of us. • The sacrifice and unselfishness mothers’ exhibit time and time again toward their children reminds us of how benevolent and generous God has been to you and me. • The soft special kisses and the always sweet smiles that mothers so generously give can help us to understand and appreciate the joy God has for us now and forevermore. So thank you, mothers, for giving us a glimpse of God’s immense love!
This is dedicated to my Mom who made many sacrifices and uttered many prayers that I believe made a tremendous difference in the lives of her children and the decisions we made throughout our life – Thank you Lord!.
"I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always
followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln
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