‘Mother’ is a verb, an action word, or a state of being.
It describes the woman that cares for others without discrimination.
She is the heart of the hero in the parable of the Good Samaritan.
She defines selflessly serving others before herself.
She is the last to rest, the first to rise.
She is quick to give others credit for her good works.
Her labor of love is never done.
She would not describe herself as perfect, in fact far from it.
But to those that know her best, they would describe her as close to what perfection should be.
She is full of benevolence, centering her thoughts and words in what’s best for those near her.
She is without guile, looking for the best in others, overlooking shortcomings.
Her shoulders bear heavy burdens and still she manages a quick smile of kindness to others.
She is sensitive to the delicate things in life and that reveals her wisdom.
She loves to create – things, atmospheres, relationships – which aligns her closely with the divine.
She encourages progress and improvement and excellence in herself and those she loves.
Bearing or raising children is not a qualification – loving God’s children is, and love she does.
She promotes accountability, charity, hospitality, modesty, unity, and honesty.
She is a giver of all that she has and all that she hopes to have.
She is a true partner with God.
‘Mother’ isn’t just a noun – ‘Mother’ is more importantly a verb.
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Bishop Wm. Calvin Hughes
Mother's Day - May 8 2011
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