God's Mother's Day Card

God's Mother's day card

Why is it hard to preach a Mother's Day sermon?

BECAUSE … While Mother’s Day can be a very happy, joyous day … it can also be a very sad day … a day of pain & grief.

Not everybody looks forward to Mother’s Day.

o Maybe you have recently lost your mother … and you are experiencing the pain of your loss.
o Maybe you have lost a child … and your heart grieves on Mother’s Day.
o Maybe you are having difficulties with your Mother … your Mother wasn’t the IDEAL Mother we like to preach about … and you have bad memories of your Mother.
o Maybe you have some guilt feelings about your motherhood … and you have children problems … or marriage problems.
o Maybe you were never able to have children … and Mother’s Day isn’t a joyous occasion for you.
o Maybe you never had a real mother … and were raised in a foster home, or by relatives.
o Maybe you are a single Mom … and are struggling with being a good Mother to your children.

Some of you have been raised in good Christian homes … HAVE wonderful parents … and ARE wonderful parents.

I thank God for you … and you should thank God, too … AMEN?

TODAY, I want to ENCOURAGE each of you … especially the Mothers.

Each of you have been affected by Motherhood in 1 way or another … for good or bad.

Everyone here either: HAS a mother … HAD a mother … IS a mother … is MARRIED to a mother … or KNOWS a mother.

Motherhood has affected you in 1 way or another.

I have a message for you today, this Mother’s Day, from God.

I want to read to you "A Mother’s Day Card Sent From God".

Most Mother’s Day Cards have a little message printed inside of them.

You go to great care to pick out one that matches your sentiments for your mother.

It’s important what’s written in a Mother’s Day Card.

If you buy a CHRISTIAN card, there is usually a verse of Scripture printed in the card.

That’s what God’s Mother’s Day Card has in it (see bulletin insert).

Mothers have a very difficult job … more of a MINISTRY than a job.

God doesn’t bless you with Motherhood … then leave you to hang out to dry.

He’s given you His Word … to encourage you … help you … bless you … comfort you … give you direction.

This is God’s Mother’s Day Message to you … pick out the verse that applies to you, as a Mother … it’s God’s message to you:

"A Mother’s Day Card From God"
Proverbs 31:10-30
10 [a] A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

29 "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised

The Bible tells you to "cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7

Mothers have very broad shoulders … BUT … they don’t compare to the broad shoulders of God, your Heavenly Father.

He can tote a lot more than you can!

The old gospel song says: "Take your burden to the Lord, and leave it there."

MOTHERS … you don’t HAVE to worry (but you will anyhow!).

You’ve got Somebody to go to … Who is eagerly waiting for you to unload on Him.

Don’t deny Him of the privilege of carrying your burdens for you!

CONCLUSION:

MOTHERS … God has sent you a Mother’s Day Card.

AND … He has written some personal messages in it for you.

Take it home with you … and take it to heart.

Open it up when you need it the most.

You will find it all (and more) in His Word … the Bible.

REMEMBER … you’re not alone in Motherhood … you can count on your Heavenly FATHER to be active in raising your children with you.

Just give Him the opportunity to be your parenting partner.