I Have a Mother Who Prays

This week, I have had more hits on my blog than any other time.  I was curious to know what was driving visitors here, and discovered they were being directed here through a google search on mothers.  I found it heartwarming that so many people cared about their mothers.  I came across a poem yesterday that I wanted to share with you.  The author is unknown.  

Some have had kings in their lineage,

Some to whom honor was paid.

Not blest of my ancestors - but,

I have a mother who prays.

I have a mother who prays for me

And pleads with the Lord every day for me.

Oh what a difference it makes for me - 

I have a mother who prays.

Some have worldly success

And trust in riches they've made - 

This is my surest asset,

I have a mother who prays.

My mother's prayers cannot save me,

Only mine can avail;

But mother introduced me to Someone - 

Someone who never could fail.

Oh yes..I have a mother who prays for me

And pleads with the Lord every day for me.

O what a difference it makes for me - 

I have a mother who prays.

Author Unknown

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My mother has the spiritual gift of a prayer warrior, so many times I have seen her on her knees in prayer for her family.  I can tell you that my mother's prayers have made a difference in my life.  I can't even imagine the condition I'd be in today if it weren't for her prayers.  Something I have taken for granted.  This Mother's Day, I will tell her how grateful I am for her prayers. 

One of the greatest gifts as mothers, that we can give our children is to pray for them.  Abraham Lincoln said this about his mother:  All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.

Some time ago, a friend who had recently lost her mother tearfully expressed sadness that her mother would no longer be on this earth to pray.  My friend's mother had made a difference in her life, and the lives of her grandchildren.  This Mother's Day, I'll be printing out the graphic I made for you and sharing it with my mom, to remind her I'm thankful that she continues to pray for me and our family.  I will also be giving it to my daughter to remind her that I am praying for her and her family.

This graphic is free to you ~ I'd be blessed if you would use it to honor your mother, or to remind your children that they have a mother who prays. 

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.  Colossians 4:2 (nas)

Have a blessed day dear ones.  Thank you for visiting my blog ~ your comments warm my heart.  Please leave me a note here and share with me about your mother's prayers, or how you pray for your children.