On a second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day.  Blessings to all you mothers!  What a loving responsibility we have!  As we have seen in the last year an increasing number of lies and evil teachings thrust upon our children, I want to give the same Mother’s Day message as last year.  And so it is as follows:
 
As we celebrate Mother’s Day let us be mindful of the responsibility of both mother and father.  This especially in a world that is bent on capturing our children’s attention; manipulating them with things, information, responsibilities and fears, far beyond their age to understand or deal with.
 
In Proverbs we see,
“Hear my son, your father’s instruction;
And do not forsake your mother’s teaching;
Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head,
And ornaments about your neck.”  Proverbs 1:8-9
And,
“My son, observe the commandment of your father,
And do not forsake the teaching of your mother;
Bind them continually on your heart;
Tie them about your neck.”  Proverbs 6:20-21
 
Besides keeping our children in prayer, our lives must be a good example, our lives must express a difference.  The question is, does my conduct, my Christian walk reflect Christ? 
 
*Do I walk in newness of life?
“Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.”  Romans 6:4
 
2 Corinthians 5:17 says that I am different -- I am a new creation,
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
 
*Do I walk  in a way sensitive to the indwelling Holy Spirit?
“…walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.  For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh…”  Galatians 5:16-17
 
*Is my walk consistent?
“…walk in a manor worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”  Ephesians 4:1-3
 
*Do I walk in selfless love?
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.”  Ephesians 5:1-2
 
*Do I walk with caution?
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise.”  Ephesians 5:15
 
*Is my walk Christ-like; does it express Christ?
“…Whoever keeps His (Jesus) word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected.  By this we know that we are in Him; the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.”
1 John 2:5-6
 
If our walk is not consistent with our words, how then will our words be perceived by our children or anyone else for that matter?  Oh parents, instruct your children in the Word.  Pray that through God’s Word and your conduct, they will develop the wisdom, understanding and discernment to resist the pull of the worldly lifestyle.  Truly their lives are dependent on it!
 
God bless each of you mothers on this special day!  Thank you Lord for that special mother that you chose for each of us.  With grateful hearts, we bless, honor and thank you Lord for Your loving kindness and tender mercies.  Amen