So Mother's Day is fast approaching (right along with my due date... the day before), and the Lord's really placed something new in my heart for this year.  I never really think much of the day in itself... now, don't get me wrong... I'm certainly not against it.  A day to celebrate mothers is a wonderful thing.  There's nothing wrong with calling a mother to say "thanks", giving a card of appreciation, or honoring her with a token of affection.  Yes, a day to give something back to someone who has given so much... or... is there more to the day that we're missing? 

Missing?... What could be missing?  I mean, don't we deserve at least one day to make us feel special for all of the things we so unselfishly do every day throughout the year?  Shouldn't we be honored for all we set out to achieve for the betterment of our home?  Why shouldn't our efforts be recognized for holding fast to the convictions from the Lord Himself?

Sound a bit harsh?... I agree... but it's what the Lord made me see as I thought of Mother's Day this year for me.  My husband, as wonderful and thoughtful as he is, has never really done much for Mother's Day.  I'm not sure if my children even know when it is this year... When I've heard of what some mothers have received, there have been times when I've felt slighted and forgotten.  I know my family loves me... aren't they supposed to "rise up and call me blessed"?

Then it hit me as I contemplated another Mother's Day...
I am the one who should be celebrating the gifts I've already been given...
the ones I wake up to each morning...
the ones I discipline each day...
the ones I teach each moment...
the ones I kiss each night...
the ones I cherish and thank God for every single second...

I have already been given a gift... it's called "motherhood"...
It's not a badge of honor that I've earned, but a touch of the Master's Hand that has honored me.  I've done nothing to "deserve" this high calling, yet He still choose me...

And so this Mother's Day will be different in my home as I willingly serve my family in the honorable calling of motherhood... bringing glory to the One who bestowed such an awesome blessing on one so underserving.

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for choosing me to be a mother.  I am humbled by the lives You have given me to mold and care for on earth.  I'm so sorry for the times that I in some way, thought I deserved to be acknowledged for all I do... especially when I think of all You did for me expecting nothing in return but my love and devotion to You.  Being a mother isn't always easy... and I don't always do it the way I should... I'm sorry for the times that I've disappointed You.  You know my heart though, Lord, and so You know how much these precious blessings mean to me... I just can't imagine my life without them.  Thank You for the man I created them with... and thank You for the many blessings that our love has brought to this world.  Thank You for making me a mother...
In Jesus' name,
Amen.

Happy Mother's Day ladies... may you celebrate the true gift of motherhood!
In Him,
Amy