As Mother's Day Approaches...

Motherhood is a calling.

We can forget that. 

I prayed to God to give me children to love and nurture.

I can forget that these human beings given to me to care for, guide and grow are answers to those prayers.

Motherhood is not a Hallmark Moment or a Pampers Commercial.

We can forget that.

We can begin to believe that there is something called the "Good Mother" and begin to believe we fall short.

We must Remember!

Motherhood is a calling.  It is filled with love, so much love our heart would explode!  It is filled with adventure and we must use all of God's humor and Grace as we embrace the journey.  It is filled with heartbreak as we watch our children stumble and fall, struggle and sometimes get their hearts stomped on.  Motherhood shines light on all of our shortcomings as humans and gives us glimpses of the women of courage and boldness we are.  Motherhood is pure Joy as we watch our children discover who they are, embrace God's love for them and witness their walk in this world.

Motherhood is a calling, we are vessels of creation and unconditional love. 

As Mother's Day approaches take time to consider the God who Mothers us, the women God has given us as Mothers and the Mothers we can be to the children who look to us. 

The calling of Motherhood asks us to bear witness and example to the unconditional love God has for each of His children. 

Remember the Mothers in your life and honor them by showing the world the love you have received.