One Pastor put it this way…

“Whether you have a good mom or not, the Bible still commands you to honor her. We don’t honor our mothers because she’s a good parent…we honor her because she is our source of life. Being a parent is her job – being your mother is what she did for you. She gave you the gift of life. Without her giving birth to you – you wouldn’t be here! So honor your mother, just as you honor the Lord for being the ultimate source of life.”

Mothers aren’t always perfect, but if you are honest with yourself, you aren’t perfect either. As teen girls, I can imagine you don’t always see eye to eye with your mom. (Maybe never) but the Bible tells us, to honor and obey our fathers and mothers. It may not always be easy, but we are called to obey.

As a teenager, my mom and I butted heads on everything. To be honest, I was a terrible teenager. We argued, we fussed, and I know time after time I put my mom in tears and never thought twice about all the pain I was causing her.  I was cold hearted and only cared about myself. I remember catching her off guard one day crying in the laundry room as she folded clothes. She wouldn’t tell me what was wrong but I knew she was hurting. Despite her pain and hurt from trying to raise two teen girls, she stayed strong in our eyes and did all that she could. She even held back her tears so we couldn’t see her pain.

Its now that I regret every year, every argument, and every tear I made my mother cry. I’ve apologized to my mom thousands of times since I’ve become an adult but there is nothing I can do to replace the painful memories that scar our minds.

It’s a regret that I’ll always live with but I’m thankful to say that my mom is now one of my best friends…and the best Nana’s a kid could ask for. She spent years on her knees, crying at the alter to God for her daughter’s hard heart to be softened … and one day… her prayer was answered. My mother’s prayers are the reason I’m alive today, saved by the Grace of God, and living for God above. She never gave up on me – despite how mad I made her.

I tell you all this now to simply say… love your mom. (Yesterday, today, and always)

Love, respect, and honor the mother God blessed you with.

She may not be perfect in your eyes but you’ll always be her child.

What you may not realize now is that your life is just beginning. When you step out of your home, away from you parents, and finally taste freedom…you’ll realize how much your parents really did for you. You’ll see why they disciplined you and gave your curfews and rules.

It takes time to develop an understanding love between mother and daughter, but I promise in time she will become your best friend. In time you’ll apologize for being a teenager…and you’ll realize how much she actually loves you.

Every day…

Love, respect, and honor the mother God blessed you with.

Happy Mother’s Day to each and every one of your moms!

May God bless you and show you His Grace every day!