My mom is my best friend, and one of the biggest influences on my life. She speaks truth to me and challenges me when I am in sin, so I can experience the joy of grace and growth. She is not surprised by the sin of others, which makes it more compelling to confess and repent. Through her words and even more by her own example, she has given me a beautiful and desirous picture of what it looks like to direct your heart by the word of God, not relying on feelings, but casting your cares onto the Lord.
The best way my mom cares for others is by loving and leaning on the Lord herself and entrusting them to him, even while walking so near to them that their cares become her own. Practically, I’ve benefited by her example of singing worship songs throughout the day and keeping verses like Psalm 131 tucked away in mind and heart.
On top of all that wisdom and love, she’s got business smarts, oodles of creativity, and is arguably the biggest sports fan in our home. I don’t think I’ll ever stop thanking God for the gift of this fantastic lady!
It's only by the grace of God that my mom is the woman she is and that we have the relationship that we do. Everyone has a different story and different ways our lives point to the grace and glory of our Lord. That diversity makes Christ's Church beautiful, and I love being a part of it and seeing God's goodness and glory shine through so many unique lives. The above is some of what I am most thankful for in my mom's life. I love you Mom and hope you had a wonderful birthday!
photo: 2009, a few days before my MU graduation
