Coach's Corner

Thank God for our Moms!

We all have a special place in our hearts for our moms!

Growing up, it was always my mom who knew me the best, spoiled me constantly, put up with my adolescent attitudes, gave me counsel when I was stuck, and nurtured me the way a mother could only do. Whenever I was sick, my mom was always there with a cup of Chicken noodle soap. If I needed help with a school assignment, my mom was quick to jump in and offer support. When I was stressed out about finances during Post-secondary, my mom was always there to calm the nerves. My mom has been a special person in my life.

But moms aren’t perfect… although my moms pretty close!

Moms do occasionally mess up and say the wrong things. They might get on your nerves or embarrass you in front of your friends. Moms might even give poor advice at times and cause frustration. But one thing is often very true of moms… their selfless!

Moms always tend to put the needs of others (especially their family) before their own. They have such a caring way about them; a way that should be honoured and celebrated on a regular basis.

In fact, the Bible gives us clear instructions to make it a regular practice to honour our mothers. Exodus 20:12 says “Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” There seems to be a connection between honouring our parents and living a long life. Those who choose to honour their parents, even if their parents haven’t been the ideal parents, position themselves to receive the blessing of life.

And whether your mother has been excellent, mediocre, or absent, God invites you to make a life long commitment to honour your mom and prefer her knowing that your life will be so much richer and fulfilled by doing so…

So don’t forget to thank God for your Mom on a regular basis. Tell your mom how much they mean to you and how they have impacted and influenced your life. Tell your mom that you appreciate her and that you recognize her selflessness. Be the kind of person that takes every opportunity you have to honour your mom and bless her, because she’s spent a lifetime blessing you.

Yours to honouring and preferring Mothers,

Pastor Josh

Posted April 30, 2010