She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
—Proverbs 31:26- 27
During the month of May, we honor our mothers. God is the Father of us all, but He also gave us mothers to nurture and instruct us in a different way than fathers do. Mothers are the parents who physically grow children inside them. A mother is the first person a child sees and bonds to when he or she is born. If cultivated carefully, the relationship between a mother and child will become one of the strongest and most important in the lives of both parties.
There are many ways to honor your mother this month. You might take her out for a favorite meal or complete chores for her so she can rest. You might buy her gifts or take her on a special outing to a movie, concert, or some other activity. If you need fresh ideas, try a few of these:
Write a poem or an acrostic using the word MOTHER, expressing love and appreciation.
Gather some favorite photos of yourself and your mother, and put them in a scrapbook or slide show.
Make a card featuring Mom’s favorite Bible verses.
Make a “favor coupon book.” Your mom can cash in different coupons at any time.
Offer your mom a massage or spa day, or simply a big hug. What if your mother is not alive or you had a difficult relationship? Pour out your pain to God. He knows the grief of losing someone precious to Him and will comfort you. Honor your mother in the best ways you know how, such as visiting a grave or speaking positive words. If necessary, seek help and godly counsel, and give your mother all the love you can.
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