YOUNG MOTHERS WE LOVE YOU

What better way to express how we appreciate young mothers? The things written in this article are representative of the thinking of many Christians. They remind us of our responsibility, our challenge and our hope for the future. Mothers, we salute you! And if you want to know why, keep reading —

1. We love you because God has committed to your trust and care the priceless gift of little children. They are “an heritage of the Lord,” and a reward to woman hood (Psalm 127:3).

2. We love you because little children are a blessing to all people. Think how dull and insipid life would be without the sight and sound of little children. They are examples for us in so many ways. We need to observe their love, innocence, humility, purity, and forgiving spirit (Matthew 18:1-4; 1 Corinthians 14:20).

3. We love you because we know how keenly and fearfully you feel about your responsibility to love, teach, train, nurture, provide for, and be an example to your children (Titus 2:4; 5:2; 2 Timothy 1:5; Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:4-9). You have shown your concern by taking advantage of opportunities provided by the church to help you in your task.

4. We love you because we know from experience how much of your time, energy, and patience it takes just to bring your children to Bible study and worship services on the Lord’s Day. Yet it is “worth it” and for the sake of the children and the Lord’s church please don’t let up. So many are counting on you.

5. We love you because you are trying to guide little minds toward the goal of sincere and mature worship and service to God. All of us who have tried to do the same know that it is not always easy to get up on a day when most don’t have to worry about getting the family off to work and school, when you are still tired from a busy week, and maybe not feeling well, and get ready for Bible study and worship.

And, when we hear little voices shuffling during the service–don’t be embarrassed. It just means a young mother cared enough to make the effort. Don’t give up–God will bless you for it.

From: The McLoud Messenger