mother’s day; a mixture of emotion

Mother’s Day. A mixture of emotions.

A day of joy for some, sorrow for others, and a mixture for many. Growing up I always just assumed that Mother’s Day was a wonderful time, mostly because I was blessed with an amazing Mother. I lived in this semi-perfect world and just imagined that holidays felt the same for everyone. As I grew up though, I began to realize that Mother’s Day can bring a plethora of emotions. For many women, the feeling of a Mother’s Day can change year to year based on the season of life you are in. No matter what season we find ourselves in, the truth of the matter is that we are not alone as many women, even as far back as Biblical times have walked the roads we are taking.

Some of you are in seasons like:

Eve-questioning how two kids that grow up in the same house can turn out so differently and how the choices of one has caused sorrow for others. “When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. Abel also brought a gift–the best of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected. Cain attached his brother, Abel, and killed him.” Genesis 4:2b-5, 8b

Moses’ Mom-not knowing what the future holds for your child, but letting go of the basket and trusting God for the future.
“The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She saw he was a special baby and kept him hidden for three months. But when she could no longer hide him, she got a basket made of papyrus reeds and waterproofed it with tar and pitch. She put the baby in the basket and laid it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile River.” Exodus 2:2-3

Hannah-longing with great sorrow for a child and pleading to have the desires of your heart fulfilled.
“Hannah was in deep anguish, crying bitterly as she prayed to the Lord. And she made this vow: ‘O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, if you will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to you.” 1 Samuel 1:10-11

Ruth-suffering such loss, but trying to remain faithful and loyal in hopes of a happy future.
“But Ruth replied, ‘Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” Ruth 1:16

Rahab-worrying about the past and the reputation gained, but willing to do anything to protect your family from the same. “Then Joshua secretly sent out two spies from the Israelite camp at Acacia Grove. He instructed them, ‘Scout out the land on the other side of the Jordan River, especially around Jericho.’ So the two men set out and came to the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there that night.” Joshua 2:1
“It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.” Hebrews 11:31

Tamar-trying to control it all because you are worried that God isn’t going to come through.
“Tamar was aware that Shelah had grown up, but no arrangements had been made for her to come and marry him. So she changed out of her widow’s clothing and covered herself with a veil to disguise herself.” Genesis 38:14

Esther-stepping into your purpose, but desiring to not be in the position.
“If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if you were made queen for just such a time as this?” Esther 4:14

Mary with alabaster jar-trying to forget the past and rest solely in the worship of the One who knows it all and loves the same.
“When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing his feet and putting perfume on them.” Luke 7:37-38

Martha-working yourself to exhaustion in hopes that everything will be perfect for those under your care.
“But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing.” Luke 10:40

Lois and Eunice-living out your faith in a way that leaves a legacy for others to follow.
“I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and
your mother, Eunice. And I know that faith continues strong in you.” 2 Timothy 1:5

Mary, Mother of Jesus-thankful that your child is following God’s calling, but suffering the worry of the path your child may have to take.
“But Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” Luke 2:19

There are so many seasons and so many ladies who have been there before and these listed just scratch the surface. Woman, whatever season you are in currently; you are not alone. As another Mother’s Day comes, rest in the fact that no matter which season you find yourself in…that God has helped many others through those same seasons and He won’t fail you now.

This blog was written by Amy Carrico: Author of Making the Moments Matter Blog

Last Updated on May 13, 2024