[Faith-talk] Mother's Day Daily Thought for May 12, 2013

[Sheila Leigland]

nice poem.
On 5/12/2013 1:50 PM, Paul wrote:
> Happy Mother Day to all you mothers out there, and perhaps even would-be mothers.  This message today actually consists of a poem that I wrote in 2003 for my late Mom's 90th birthday.  Sung to the tune of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," its title is "What A Friend We Have In Mother" and is rendered as follows:
>
> What a friend we have in mother;
> One who loves and always cares.
> So unselfish, thoughtful, tender,
> With her life, her time, and prayers.
> Oh, how much we often forfeit
> By our failure to be kind.
> Oh, the times we caused her heartache,
> To her counsel paid no mind.
>
> Have we trials and temptations,
> Is there sorrow, doubts and fears?
> Mother understands and comforts;
> Kisses away the pain and tears.
> Could we find a friend more faithful,
> Who will share our grief and joy?
> Mother ever has her "baby";
> Woman, girl, or man, or boy.
>
> God reveals His love in mothers;
> In this wide world everywhere.
> Though your friends despise, forsake thee,
> In her arms and heart you're there.
> Lord, I thank Thee now for mother,
> All I am or hope to be
> Nothing of myself is worthy,
> Owing all to her and Thee.
>
> Some of you may recall having read this last year at about this time, but many more haven't, so to cover all bases I've re-sent it.  Hope you all enjoyed it, and also the appreciation I wrote about my late Mom, who went home to be with her Lord on June 10, 2010 at the age of 96 years, eight months and ten days.
>
> And now until tomorrow when, Lord willing another daily thought will be presented, may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob just keep us safe, individually and collectively, in these last days in which we live.  Your Christian friend and brother, Paul
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