Mothering Sunday

A mother was out shopping with a baby in the pram with two toddlers dragging behind. A very smartly dressed young woman approached her from the opposite direction. She had obviously reached the top of her profession. As she drew near, the mother recognised her as an old school friend. "Hi," the professional greeted, "And what are you doing in life?" The weary mum pulled herself upright and replied, "I'm working in a partnership for social development. I also spend a fair bit of time in the department of health, hygiene and food and assist as a financial controller. What do you do?" "Oh!" gasped the admiring professional, "I envy you, I'm just a model."

Motherhood is a top management job but mainly goes unseen. Here's a story to illustrate how important it is. A town in America drew its water from springs up in the hills. A man called 'The Keeper of the Springs' patrolled the hills and removed rubbish from the springs. One day the town council sacked him saying, "We don't know how many hours this Lone Ranger is working!" Soon disease struck the town and the council had to hastily bring him back.

Mothers should be 'Keepers of the Springs' whose working hours cannot be counted! Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." [ Matthew 19:14 ] Dr. J.H. Jowett said, "Our mother put steeples on everything and made them point up to God. We loved to listen when she read Bible stories then prayed over us as she tucked us up in bed. She sharpened our consciences so that they made us sad when we were bad but glad when we were good. We therefore grew up to be honest, kind, thoughtful and industrious, just like she was!"

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