“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.”

Exodus 20:12

Day 53: Honor

As we sat together eating I thought about what a blessing it has been to have my mother still with me.  I lost my father when I was in my 20s.  I am sorry that he wasn’t able to see my children or watch me fulfill some of my dreams.  But mom has been there.  And she has seen me at my worst.  She has encouraged me when I’ve been depressed and felt like giving up.  She truly deserves honor.

The bible tells us that we receive health as a result of showing honor to our mother and father.  So it would only be appropriate to mention the importance of taking care of those who have taken care of us.  We must honor those who have set the foundation for our success, even our very existence.

I know that life is harder in many ways as we age.  So my prayer is that God will show me how to be a blessing to my mother.  I desire to give Him glory in the way I honor her.

Today I will show my mother honor.