We thank You God, for our mothers: the ones who gave us life,
the ones who chose us through adoption and foster care, and all the unofficial
mothers in our lives, who are a strong and compassionate presence and source of
support and wisdom.
We remember the love with which they cared for us when we
were most vulnerable; the tears they dried and fears they soothed when we were
troubled; the encouragement they offered when we had little faith in ourselves;
the guidance they provided when we felt lost; the worries they endured when we
were growing up; the strength it took to hold us close, yet let us fly.
We pray that our mothers who are no longer with us are
embraced by Your love; that future mothers, expectant mothers and new mothers
experience the joys that come from caring for a child and putting his or her
needs ahead of their own, even when the sacrifices seem challenging; that our
mothers who are still living experience Your enduring and ever present love
through the appreciation and gratitude that we, their children, show them not
just on this day, but honor them throughout the years.
We ask You during this global pandemic, to keep our mothers
and all our family members safe and sound.
We pray not to be consumed by fear, but act with prudence in all we do
and be aware that everything we do also affects others. Help us to do what is right for the greater
good - to keep everyone safe, stop the spread of this coronavirus and bring us all
together soon. AMEN
Source: Three
Minutes a Day, The Christophers, Volume 48.
Wishing every mom out there a very Happy Mother's Day!
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