Support: Coming alongside others and providing gentle, appropriate assistance with a problem or struggle. (Galatians 6:2)
We want to dedicate this 52 Week Plan to all our Mom’s out there! We couldn’t think of doing a more appropriate message of support with Mother’s Day tomorrow.
Mom’s you really do need support! Amen?? 🙂 You do a lot for your family! In one day you may wake up before everyone else so you can get a shower in, then wake the kids, make and serve breakfast, make lunch, handle arguments and questions, remind the kids to grab their homework, load everyone in the car, drive to school, drop the kids off, go to work or back home to do work (cleaning, laundry, grocery shop), pick the kids up from school, bring them to after-school activities, come home, help kids with homework while you start dinner, have dinner, clean up after dinner, get the kids in the bath, read stories, say prayers, tuck the kids in bed. Ahhhh! It is your time now…….”mom, can I have a glass of water?” You make sure there is some “hubby-time”, talk about the day, get organized for tomorrow, pick up any toys left out, make sure the kids backpacks are ready to go in the morning, get ready for bed, lay there and think, “Did I do everything?” then sleep…repeat! I don’t know about you, but I am tired just making that list!!! 🙂
I understand this may not be what your day looks like exactly, but you get the basic idea. If you work outside the home all those things I mentioned, laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning…all have to be squeezed in before and after work! Husbands give your wife a hug!!! 😉 (Dad’s your special day is coming. We know you do a lot too and we are thankful for you!).
Men, as you read this 52 Week Plan know that God wants you on His team supporting your wife. If you are single, there are ladies – including your mom or sister – who may need the support of a godly man. There seem to be too few men who are aware of this need in the women in their lives
Jesus – The Light of the World: (Jesus Meets Our Need For Support)
As a mom, one of the hardest moments that I read in the Bible is when Mary watches her son dying on the cross. I can’t even imagine the agony in her heart. She was powerless to stop what was happening to her baby boy. I tear up just thinking about it.
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:25-28)
Mary’s Son made sure His momma would be cared for. He knew how hard it was for her to watch Him on the cross. What a precious Son in the last moments to make sure His Mom was going to be supported and safe.
Just as Jesus saw His mother’s hardship, He sees yours too. He wants to comfort you when your day has been overwhelming. He wants to carry you when your children are hurting and you feel their hurt just as much as they do. He is ready to listen when you need to just talk and ready to share Fatherly advice with you. Allow Him to support you…He longs to do so!
Men, do you realize that you can partner with the Father to meet her need for support?
His Word – A lamp and a Light
Let’s do: Romans 12:13 – “ Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
One of the things I did when my children were young was to invite other women and their children to my home. Not only did the kids have fun, but the moms did too. We shared with one another and supported one another. After all, we could all identify and empathize!
If you have young children, I encourage you to connect and make friends with other moms. Do a Bible study together, share a meal and be a support to one another. Outside of our husbands, girlfriends are the next best thing!
If you have grown children, as I do, you have a really cool advantage! Connect with your adult daughter or daughter-in -law! They could use support for sure!
I have grown boys…well men…and I have a wonderful daughter-in-law and soon to be daughter-in-law. I love having a friendship with these women. I can be a support to them, but I also see them being a support to me. I can ask them to pray for me just as much as I can pray for them!
You And I Are “The Light of the World” – Jesus Said So
Would you take time to celebrate the mom/moms in your life on Mother’s Day tomorrow? Shower them with support and love not only tomorrow but also try to make it a point often or at least every now and then.
If you see the “mom” in your life,(your mom, your wife, daughter, daughter- in law, sister etc….) struggling, would you reach out in a tender way? Moms need support often. Some examples: A phone call, drop by with coffee and a bakery treat, send a card, take them for a pedicure, keep the children quiet so momma can take a nap! If you are not sure what to do, I don’t think she’d mind if you asked her, “How can I ease your load and support you better?”
Take the time to notice and ask yourself…”How can I be a support?” You will make that beautiful lady feel so loved! Isn’t that the point of the relationship, after all?!