Gospel for God’s Children by Linda Shields:
“Mother’s Day”
Thank God for the gift of God honoring mothers. Through them, their children hear the accounts of God honoring men and women in the Bible and learn of God's great love for them, of Jesus’ sacrifice for them on the cross, and God's plan of salvation for mankind.
One Godly woman told about in the Bible was found in 1 Samuel chapter one. Hannah came to the temple to pray and ask God for a child. She didn't have any children and this was her greatest desire. She said to God, "O Lord Almighty, if you will look down upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you. He will be yours for his entire lifetime, and as a sign that he has been dedicated to the Lord, his hair will never be cut. "
God was pleased with Hannah's prayer, for He did give her a son, Samuel. Hannah kept her promise and when he was still very young she took him back to the temple to present him to God, to be used in God's service. Samuel became the last judge of Israel. God also gave Hannah five more children as a blessing for her sacrifice to him.
The Bible says in the book of Psalms 127 : 3, that "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. "
God has instructed his people in Exodus chapter 20 verse 12, " Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord God will give you. "
This Mother's Day, let us thank God for our Mothers. Let us ask his blessing upon them as they raise their children in the knowledge of God's word, to love the Lord their God with all their hearts, souls and minds. Teaching them to love others as themselves. Teaching them the way to salvation is through trusting in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Dear God, thank you for our God honoring mothers. Bless them as they teach their children about you. Give our moms wisdom, courage and strength to do your will. In Jesus name. Amen
God Bless