A Not-so-Mother's Day

Today is a day set aside to celebrate moms and all they do and have done for us.  While we would like to be appreciated everyday like we are today, we'll gladly take what we can get.  We treasure the special attention like breakfast in bed, handwritten cards, homemade gifts, all creating happy memories.  But let's not take these moments for granted.  There are those who don't get those moments for one reason or another:  single moms; foster moms; birth moms; moms-to-be; moms that have lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth, medical issues, an accident, or someone else's hand; those that have lost their mom or someone who was like a mom or motherly figure to them; those that are moms at heart; those who are waiting to become moms; those that are trying to become moms; those who deal with infertility; and those who are waiting to adopt.  (I hope I didn't leave anyone out.)  They are all important.  They may not have a little one underfoot or a big one grown and married.  They may not be able to bear children or carry to term.  They may not be married but long to be a mom.  They may be missing their mom or child today.  They may feel overlooked and depressed.  Let them know that they are special to Someone.  Love on them without placating them; words and actions can seem meaningless to some unless Jesus is speaking through those words and actions.  Let them know that God knows the desires of their heart (Psalm 37:4, AMP).  Let them know that God sees their pain and hears their cries (Psalm 40:1, Psalm 55:17, Psalm 61:1, Psalm 86:6, NIV).  Let them know they are not forgotten (Psalm 13, NIV).  Let them know that they can place their trust in God and His timing (Psalm 37:3, 5-7, NIV).  Just be Jesus to them.