“May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.” (Psalm 119:76, NIV)
It’s quiet all through the house. Calmness washes over me. This is an odd feeling.
An unexpected sound. Nothing. Peace surrounds me.
Weeks ago, my heart throbbed with pain from a child wanting to grow up and leave home before I was ready to let go.
It’s been grieving time around here for days.
But, what’s a mama to do? “Trust God.”
At least these are the words I preach to myself.
Some days, my faith is slow to catch up with these words—Trust God.
But, that’s okay. God understands. He is the Author of my faith, not me.
A sweet friend gave me some words of wisdom a few weeks ago. She reminded me that everyone needs a testimony.
Yes, I thought. Where would I be without my own testimony?
Mother’s Day is drawing near.
I sit back and close my eyes to reminisce. Suddenly, my heart bends back to years ago, back to the time when I took off down the road, ready to leave home.
And now I am able to imagine my own mom sitting at home—in the quiet—probably feeling this same way.
Why? Because her heart throbbed with pain from a child wanting to grow up and leave home before she was ready to let go.
What’s a mama to do? “Trust God.”
At least these are the words she preached to herself.
Some days, her faith was slow to catch up with these words—Trust God.
But, that’s okay. God understood.
The back door opens, and noise slowly fills my home again. And I quietly thank God for the solitude that has only strengthened my trust in Him.
So on this Mother’s Day, I will hold my mom a little closer and be even more grateful for her.
A mother’s prayer…
Dear Heavenly Father, You know my heart. You know my heartache. You know my child. Help me. Help this child. Give us both a testimony. In Your way. In Your time. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
