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Happy Mother’s Day!

Amazed.
I have never been a Mother, and never will be, because I am a Dad. What I am though, is amazed at what my wife, who is a Mother of 3 (ages 8,6,4), does on a daily basis. Spending 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with our kids and nurturing them the entire time, is truly deserving of my praise. I am so thankful for her God given gift.

Funny.
It’s actually pretty funny, whenever I take a day or two off of work, and my wife gets away, I am reminded that what she does is not so easy, a fact that many of us men forget. In fact, I usually get a chuckle, or downright belly laugh, from my wife and her friends when I start to complain about how my feet and back hurt, or how the kids are just about to drive me crazy after just 12 hours on duty. They ask me questions like “I thought my job was easy?” or “Don’t tell me your tired already?” just to give me a hard time.

I am sure you Dads have also taken heat, like me, for talking to your buddies and saying something like “No, I can’t, my wife is going out and I have to babysit.” That’s when my wife, and her friends AND any other woman (not just mothers) in the near vicinity, points out that it’s not babysitting, it’s parenting. Oh yah, that’s right, sorry.

Here are a few incredible things about Mother’s that amaze me.

God.
Devotion to God is a way my wife shows incredible motherly love. She prays with our kids consistently. She takes time to attend Bible studies giving the message that taking time to study God’s word is just what we do, it’s “a given” in this life. Sure it may be a sacrifice to give up her time to teach our kids what it looks like to be a Godly woman, a sacrifice to haul the kids around in the minivan(or just driving a minivan period), a sacrifice not getting to spend her days with adults, but a Godly mother realizes that her purpose is higher than herself. Her purpose is not just to live her life, but rather to raise kids that will make a positive Christ-like impact on our dying world. God will reward your sacrifice Mom. Your reward in this life and in heaven will be great.

Husband.
Biblical love shown to the husband (the children’s father) is another thing I see in both my mother and my wife. My mother stood by my Dad for more years than she probably should have in his life of alcoholism. Sadly he eventually left her. But her example of devotion to him was an everlasting example of God’s love to me. It spoke volumes to me on how to love others despite their sin.

My wife’s love towards me is amazing. She always supports me in front of the kids, even when I probably shouldn’t be supported (shhh…). She truly strives to make time for just me, which shows our kids the importance of the Husband and Wife relationship and how if it’s not right then the kids will suffer. She helps the kids buy me gifts on Father’s Day (VERY important) and always supports me doing date night with the kids, individually. I so appreciate that. If she didn’t remind me to do date night, I probably wouldn’t do them very often. My wife’s love to me is exactly what our kids need.

Home.
Mom’s seem to take a special interest in making the house a home. It’s often said that the home is the woman’s domain. I believe this is especially true. My wife goes to great lengths to make sure our kids have bedrooms that are fun, warm and loving. Our home feels like an inviting place that is safe, is secure, and most of all filled with acceptance. It’s a place that our kids want to be.

There is a reason why most women want to be the “interior designers” of the home. They create a warm environment that screams “we are family and this is where we should be.” If I was to fill our home with furniture I would probably fill it with black leather chairs and couches, tons of electronics, stainless steel accessories, and cool pictures of wildlife (maybe even “real” stuffed animals, sorry animal lovers, I mean no offense). Of course I have been well trained by my wife after 12 years but I could easily fall back into that manly model home if her love and nurturing weren’t there.

Mom’s are so special. A true gift from God. They have a presence that Dad’s could never emmulate. For that I am personally thankful.

Obviously this is written from the perspective of a man and my experience with my Mom and wife. What is your experience? Tell us how you have been blessed by your mom. Tell us how you are a blessed Mom. Tell us how tough it is being a Mom and how that experience has been for you.

Thank you Jesus for this special day to celebrate the mother. Every day should be mother’s day as we should be continually recognizing their special gift and impact on our families. I especially pray for the single mothers out there who struggle to make ends meet and who need so much love and encouragement. Give all mothers peace to know that your hand is upon them and their work will not go fruitless. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.

God bless you all, especially the Mother’s,

Jason Nuss, President
PeoplePray.com
It’s simple, pray.

PS. Don’t forget to get the Mom’s in your life a card. If you are out of time, and your Mom does the email thing, send your Mom and e-card. Just click here.