A Mother’s Day Thought

Thought for Today: “A Mother’s Day Thought”

Throughout the ages, most of our spiritual leaders have been greatly influenced by their mothers. Consider Susannah Wesley, mother of John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist denomination. In fact, their names may never have graced our history books if not for this godly woman. Her witness guided them as they were growing up.

She was a great woman of prayer and faith, and with 17 kids she had to be. Not only did she pray daily for each child, but she also would take an hour every week with each one to discuss spiritual matters. Is it any wonder that John and Charles were used by God to bring revival to England and America?

Years ago, several bible scholars were arguing over which translation of the Bible was best. One preferred the Kings James version, while others preferred the New American Standard, the New International Version, or the Amplified. But one scholar got up and said, “I personally preferred my mother’s translation. She translated each page of the Bible into life. It’s the most convincing translation I ever saw.”

Moms don’t let the modern mindset rob you of your holy calling. You have an important and influential job; so, don’t waste it on stuff that doesn’t matter as far as eternity is concerned. God has uniquely made you and my prayer is that you become everything that God intended and created you to be.

Dennis Lee is Senior Pastor at Living Waters Fellowship, Mesquite, Nevada. He presently has two books, “From Here to There: A Journey to Spiritual Transformation,” and “Wells of Living Waters,” He also writes a religious column for a local newspaper entitled, “Rediscover the Bible for Life,” along with daily devotionals and thoughts that he posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Living Waters Fellowship’s Website