Mothers Day Is Our Chance

Mothers Day is everyone's chance to think of the model of giving and generosity God has built into motherhood. Not every woman wants that image thrust upon her, but they find surprising resources within to meet the huge challenge. Both man and woman are made to be generous, even though we often feel we can not live up to it. God provides the way and strengthens us to do it.
Sometimes it feels so impossible that we actually pray. Why pray? The challenges of life and prayer exist to show us the presence of God. Viewing troubles as opportunities, rather than hell on earth, raises us to our intended status as creators, problem solvers and stewards of this world. Impossibilities prompt prayer in order to prove we are not lone, independent agents, fending for ourselves: God made us to enjoy the fellowship of working with Him. The benefits are found in freely opening to receive God's solutions by asking.

God bless the image of Himself in mothers.

Yours,

Mark and Donna Turner
May, 2010