Mother’s Day

I truly hope that if you are a mother, today has been all you dreamed it could be.  I hope that you have enjoyed being pampered with wonderful gifts, handmade crafts, meaningful cards, pretty flowers, much needed rest, and a lunch out at your favorite restaurant.  But if Mother’s Day has looked a little different than that, I want you to know I understand.

Today I had the privilege of praying with women who know a different side of Mother’s Day.  They have experienced loss, infertility, singleness, troubled children, health issues, and the list goes on.  I admire these women and their courage to move forward when every step they take seems to be met with a challenge.  I mostly admire them for having the boldness to share their story and reach out for help.

I sat.  I listened.  Tears stained my eyes.  I knew that there were no quick fixes or great advice to offer. All I could do was point them to God, the One, the Only One who can carry their burden.

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves. Psalm 68:19-20

If you are experiencing a “not so happy” Mother’s Day, I pray you find hope, peace and most of all love from your Lord and Savior, Jesus. He knows.  He cares.  He loves you.  And He wants to join you in your beautiful story.