"As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." —Isaiah 66:13
We do worship You, our Father, and in our worship we give You our
thanks. We thank You, not only for our own mothers and grandmothers but
for all women who have filled that role. We remember those who are now
deceased, who helped shape our lives, who taught us faithfully, and who
enduringly loved us. Thank You for the contribution of fine women all
over this world who live lives dedicated to Your service, to their
families, to their extended families. Thank You for each. You have
written in Your Word that their "worth is far above jewels."
Thank You for the tenderness and compassion mothers contribute to a
world that's cold and raw and careless and harsh. Thank You for their
affirmation and words of affection in the midst of a society bent on
high achievement, self-serving goals, and short-sighted pursuits. Thank
You for their hours of investment in others. Thank You for their
contribution to You in the work of the church down through the
centuries. Thank You for using women through the ages to improve their
homes, their families, and other's lives. Thank You for their vision,
for their strength of character. Most of all, for their hearts, tender
to You and affectionate toward those they love.
Dear Father, so many of these things represent Your wisdom which is, as
You have written, more precious than silver—better than gold. In light
of that, we rededicate ourselves to Your work, to Your service, and to
those who need our love. We commit our future to You for however many
months or years You may give us. May we faithfully and relentlessly
serve the Master.
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