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The epilogue to the Book of Proverbs presents a woman who embodies the selflessness of motherhood. Her love, a beacon of her character, is not just deep but profound, surpassing the vastness of the ocean and the expanse of a mountain. The scripture glorifies her and reminds us of the importance of shaping and molding little ones with its lasting impact.
As an adult woman, I cherish my relationship with my mother. She is my sounding board when I need to talk it out and process life. She is my support, my strength, and my compass. She has raised me to be the woman I am today, and her wisdom and teachings have helped guide and mold me. She reminds me to talk to God and to rely on God. She always asks if I talked to God today because her faithfulness is powerful.
This Mother’s Day, I wish all the women who have raised and reared a child know they are seen, loved, and appreciated. The wealth of knowledge they bestowed upon them is passed down from generation to generation, intertwining them in a lineage of strong women.
This message is excerpted from “A mother’s wisdom” by Ralen M. Robinson in the May 2024 Café online magazine. Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Today is Mother’s Day.