Celebration and Thankfulness
Thankful. I'm thankful for my mom and the many other women that have influenced me towards Christ but for right now I want to focus on the thankfulness I have for my mother.
Yesterday was my mother's birthday (9/1/18) and to be quite frank I missed her a lot due to circumstances of not being able to hear her voice on the other side of the phone. I'm thankful for her because of how much she has caused spiritual growth, encouragement and inspiration in my life. I will explain in small bits of our mother-daughter story.
My mom was not supposed to have any children due to medically related issues according to the doctors. A key lesson is to always remember God's way and word is much greater than our plans, thoughts, ideas or even the words of doctors. He's written the story and it was a part of my mom's story to have my older brother and me.
God uses the bad, the terrible, and the ugly. I'm not describing my mom this way but I am describing my childhood and the certain decisions that happened. I'm truly thankful for everything that did happen between my parent's separation and divorce. Her poor choices. My anger and bitterness as well. The ugliness of my childhood was far less from pretty but it brought me to the saving grace of Jesus. Jesus found me in my broken and bitter estate and yet he wanted me despite my own sinfulness. He took me in my bitter heart and transformed to more than I could ever imagine myself. Jesus has taught me how to love and to forgive. Forgiveness is the key here. Do you know how much forgiveness can transform a relationship? Let me just tell you! It took me longer to understand fully the power of forgiveness and how it can transform a person or a relationship. The free gift grace of forgiveness through Jesus is so amazing. Without it I would be a entirely different person. The Lord really impressed upon my heart that I needed to to forgive my mom for everything that had happened. It took me a little over a year since I had begun a relationship with Jesus to fully forgive her and to fully let go of my bitterness towards her. When that had happened I saw a change in our relationship and I was honestly more amazed of the power of forgiveness.
I'm thankful for her because of her love for music and the lasting impact it has had on me. She taught me piano even though I know very little till this day. I played viola at one point as well. Her love of singing for the Lord taught me to use what the Lord has given you to better serve him. I have somewhat of a singing voice. Tonight for the first time in a long time I used it for God's glory by singing in the church choir. Even though I was singing for the Lord, I was reminded of her once again and her love for hymns and songs for the Lord.
The road has been dark and long but I'm proud of my mom. The trials and personal struggles are really a testimony of the Lord's faithfulness. The Lord has been nothing but faithful to her and it is such a great reminder and a blessing to me.
I love her very much and am proud to be her daughter.
P.S. To my step-mom, I am thankful for your wisdom and godly counsel even when I don't want to hear it. It has helped me more than you know these past nine years. I love you. I am also proud to be your daughter as well through love.
Yesterday was my mother's birthday (9/1/18) and to be quite frank I missed her a lot due to circumstances of not being able to hear her voice on the other side of the phone. I'm thankful for her because of how much she has caused spiritual growth, encouragement and inspiration in my life. I will explain in small bits of our mother-daughter story.
My mom was not supposed to have any children due to medically related issues according to the doctors. A key lesson is to always remember God's way and word is much greater than our plans, thoughts, ideas or even the words of doctors. He's written the story and it was a part of my mom's story to have my older brother and me.
God uses the bad, the terrible, and the ugly. I'm not describing my mom this way but I am describing my childhood and the certain decisions that happened. I'm truly thankful for everything that did happen between my parent's separation and divorce. Her poor choices. My anger and bitterness as well. The ugliness of my childhood was far less from pretty but it brought me to the saving grace of Jesus. Jesus found me in my broken and bitter estate and yet he wanted me despite my own sinfulness. He took me in my bitter heart and transformed to more than I could ever imagine myself. Jesus has taught me how to love and to forgive. Forgiveness is the key here. Do you know how much forgiveness can transform a relationship? Let me just tell you! It took me longer to understand fully the power of forgiveness and how it can transform a person or a relationship. The free gift grace of forgiveness through Jesus is so amazing. Without it I would be a entirely different person. The Lord really impressed upon my heart that I needed to to forgive my mom for everything that had happened. It took me a little over a year since I had begun a relationship with Jesus to fully forgive her and to fully let go of my bitterness towards her. When that had happened I saw a change in our relationship and I was honestly more amazed of the power of forgiveness.
I'm thankful for her because of her love for music and the lasting impact it has had on me. She taught me piano even though I know very little till this day. I played viola at one point as well. Her love of singing for the Lord taught me to use what the Lord has given you to better serve him. I have somewhat of a singing voice. Tonight for the first time in a long time I used it for God's glory by singing in the church choir. Even though I was singing for the Lord, I was reminded of her once again and her love for hymns and songs for the Lord.
The road has been dark and long but I'm proud of my mom. The trials and personal struggles are really a testimony of the Lord's faithfulness. The Lord has been nothing but faithful to her and it is such a great reminder and a blessing to me.
I love her very much and am proud to be her daughter.
P.S. To my step-mom, I am thankful for your wisdom and godly counsel even when I don't want to hear it. It has helped me more than you know these past nine years. I love you. I am also proud to be your daughter as well through love.
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