Mother's Day

Mother's Day is the most popular day of the year to dine out, and telephone lines record their highest traffic, as sons and daughters everywhere take advantage of this day to honor and to express appreciation of their mothers. I believe we have gotten a distorted perspective by celebrating "particular days" in our calendar year. Think through days we celebrate; Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, Father's Day, grandparent's day, etc. Somehow this takes the gratitude we should express everyday and focuses our attention almost as if the other 364 days of the year we don't need to show our love and respect for special people. I know this can be taken too far but I am asking that while "you absolutely honor your mother on mother's day" don't let your one day celebration keep you from showing your love, respect and admiration everyday. If buying her a card is special on this day, imagine how she would feel if out of the blue your wrote her a card once a month or took her to a special dinner 10 times a year. My point is make sure your celebrate often with the people who have influenced you, sacrificed for you and want the best for you. Life is "like a vapor" the Bible says. Don't take for granted today people who might not be here tomorrow. Plan to "make memories" regularly with all the special people in your life, follow through by keeping a record of your time spent with them and realize you will one day be very glad you took time to honor those who deserve it. No one is perfect. If you have been hurt by your mother and have not forgiven them for it, I ask you to take the step necessary to bring reconciliation to your relationship. They may never give you what you need to get over the pain but if all you see are their short comings your are missing 100 things that are good and irreplaceable in their life. You will never be glad for not forgiving someone "even though it might feel good" right now. You cannot get time back after it has passed, use it wisely; reach out even if you get your hand slapped, you will know you did the right thing and regret will not be able to accuse you if you don't see the progress you had wanted. Jesus reached out to us many times before we accepted His invitation to come and have dinner with Him too!