Mother’s Day is quickly approaching! I think it is altogether appropriate that we set aside a day to honor and be glad in our moms. We all have different experiences, feelings and reactions to our mothers, but whether those memories be good or bad, we must not diminish the honor the Bible places on motherhood. To not honor mom is to not honor the Bible, and to not honor the Bible is to not honor God. So, when we honor and rejoice in Mom we are honoring and rejoicing in God.

“…Forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.” (Proverbs 1:8b-9)

And those who do honor Mom (not only on this day but throughout the year!) it will go well with our lives. Maybe one of the reasons life is such a drag for you can be traced back to the dishonor you’ve shown your Mom.

“‘Honor your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’” (Ephesians 6:2-3; cf. Exodus 20:12)

It’s never too late to pick up the pieces, get in touch with your mother (visit, phone, letter, email, text, or whatever), and begin rebuilding that relationship that will glorify God.

Let me challenge the mothers who read this to remember your biblical responsibility to teach, train, nurture, and love the gifts God has graciously given you – your children! Put the time in early in their lives and it will pay of immeasurably in the future. Sacrifice now, today, for the sake of bringing up a child who will honor God tomorrow.

Moms, you have a gigantic weight on your shoulders, but I am confident that through God’s gracious, helping hand you will succeed in raising godly kids. I admire and love you and am praying for your perseverance in motherhood.

Happy Mother’s Day,

Scott