Philippians 1:3

I thank my God every time I remember you ~ Philippians 1:3

Today is Mother’s Day, a day we set aside to think about the sacrifices our Mother’s made for us, and those we as Mother’s make for children. The list of what our mother’s do is numerous, how they support us is at times humbling, how they unconditionally love us is overwhelming. They put up with a lot from us sometimes. I cannot help but turn from Mother’s to our loving God who treats us in the same way. He grants to us numerous gifts, along with peace and joy in our relationship with Him, He is our support and comfort in times of grief and sorrow, and His love encompasses us with resounding grace. And, at times, He puts up with a lot from us as His children. And as a Mother will discipline her children to teach them, so our God will do the same for us. He is love and justice, He is peace in His children’s lives, and yet too, there is a spiritual war set in place for His children. He is grace and kindness and acceptance, yet there are responsibilities and requirements in being His child. The amazing thing is that our God is perfect and none of these attributes overwhelm the other. We have tendencies which do so, and one can overpower another, but not so with God. So, as you think of your mother today, let your mind turn toward God, and remember and thank Him!

Devotion by Pastor Julia