Happy Mom's Day!

Mother's Day is approaching, in fact it’s this coming Sunday! This day is a good time for us to reflect on the importance of mothers and people who are like mothers in our lives. Mothers play an incredible. We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our moms. From a Christian perspective, we recognize that mothers are a gift from God and that they can embody some of the most important values and virtues that we should strive to emulate in our own lives. We can recognize that mothers are the embodiment of sacrificial love. Just as God gave his only Son for the salvation of humanity, so too do mothers give of themselves selflessly for the sake of their children.

Even though Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the love, sacrifice, and dedication of mothers everywhere it can also be a bittersweet day because of those who have lost a child. It is a day that is often filled with memories, both happy and sad, and a reminder of the precious child who is no longer with us. This day is also a reminder to us of the mothers who are no longer with us, mothers who haven’t been what we have hoped for and a reminder for some of a hope of motherhood that hasn’t been realized. These situations can bring up a complexity of memories and feelings. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. There are many others who have experienced this same pain, and they understand the depth of your grief. While the pain may never go away completely, know that God is there walking with you on this day. May you find comfort and healing in God’s arms.

As we celebrate Mother's Day, let us remember that mothers and those who are like mothers to us are reflections of God's love for us. So let us honor the mothers in our lives and let us thank God for the incredible gift of motherhood.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Owen