Learning Life Lessons from Mom

“I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.” Psalm 22:10

God made mothers and we learn a lot from them—some good and some bad. It’s hard to acknowledge, admit and accept that moms aren’t perfect when some seem to come so close to perfection. However, they’re only humans with natural abilities who struggle under the same sin curse Eve came under.

Moms can be loving or hateful, great or awful examples, and caring or uncaring. They can make wise decisions or terrible mistakes. They can be overbearing or neglectful. Either way, we learn what we should and shouldn’t do from them. King David said,

Appreciate Mom

Everyone doesn’t get a good momma and many don’t have their mothers in their lives at all. If you were blessed with a great mom, like I was, you must join me in gratitude for that special gift. We shouldn’t take our moms for granted or ignore the lessons gained from them.  

I tried to show my mom how much I appreciated her and realized when she passed recently how much I actually took for granted. I’ve always had her in my life and couldn’t imagine living without her. Now I know exactly what I’m missing.

Listen To Mom

Most of what I learned about homemaking I learned from my mom. She would deny that. Housework wasn’t her favorite task. She was a wife, mother of four, active church member and worked as a nurse and teacher.

Our home was often cluttered but mom always made sure it was clean and our laundry was done. My sister and I laugh about how she taught us to be prepared for drop-in guests, “Always make sure the dishes are done, beds are made and the bathroom is cleaned and they won’t notice the dust as bad.”

My mom was first to admit she didn’t get everything right but she tried to do the best she knew how. She taught me by her actions and words to follow God, work hard, and to do the most with what I have. I listened and learned, and am trying to apply those lessons in my home.

Love The Motherless

Sadly, many children live without their mother’s touch, tenderness, and teaching today. There are multiple reasons why mothers are distant or separated from their loved ones which can include:

• Job Responsibilities
• Other Obligations
• Overcommitment
• Bad Behaviors
• Addictions
• Selfishness
• Depression
• Divorce
• Illness
• Death

It’s tough to live without the love and influence of a mother. Gratefully, God cares for each child, whether young or old, and provides women to fulfill that motherly role when needed. Many women lovingly step up to be mentors or mother figures and offer care to neglected, abandoned, or orphaned children.

Motherhood is a beautiful picture of our Creator’s love. It’s one of the sweetest relationships we can know. We must cherish this role and appreciate the mothers we have, listen to the lessons they share, and mentor those in need of a mother’s love.

Bring It Home

Praying for you as we grow together,

Smiles, BRC

Remembering my sweet, loving mother with heartfelt thoughts and gratitude for the life lessons she shared with me that influence my heart and home every day.