What A Mother's Love Can Do

1 kings 3:16-28. One day two women came before the King. They carried with them a little baby, which was set down on the floor, at the foot of Solomon’s throne
“O my lord,” said one of the women, “five days ago I gave birth to a child. This woman and I live in the same house, and three days later she also gave birth, but that same night her child died, and at midnight she arose and, while I was sleeping, took my son away from me, and laid her dead child in its place. When I awoke in the morning I thought at first that my son was dead, until I realised that it was not my child.”
“No,” interrupted the second woman, “she lies, my lord, she lies! The living child is mine and the dead is hers!”
“No,” cried the first woman, wildly. “No, the dead child is yours, and the living child is mine.”
King Solomon raised his hand for silence.
“One of you says ‘my child lives and yours is dead ’, and the other says ‘your child is dead and my child lives’: there is a simple way to resolve the matter. Bring me a sword.”
A sword was brought, and the assembly waited to see how the King would proceed.
“Very well,” he said, “ cut the child in two, and give half to one mother, and half to the other.”
The first woman turned pale.
“O my lord,” she said in a faltering voice. “Pray, give her the child. I beg you, do not kill it.”
But the other woman’s face remained hard.“Let it be neither mine nor yours,” she said, “divide it as the King has ordained.”
Then Solomon arose, and pointed to the first woman.“The child belongs to her, ” he said. “Give her the child, and do not kill it. She is its mother.” 


From this story, you will agree with me that mothers will always stay true to their children and will do what ever it takes to preserve the lives of their children; even if she has to temporarily give up her child to another woman to preserve that life. Mothers are always willing to stand in the gap. Mother are never too tired to address the needs of their children. 
Like the wise mother in the story, you have done similar for your children on many occasions and I want to say thank you mothers for your unfailing love for your children. 


God has given mothers specific roles that only they can fulfill. Mothers are to pray without ceasing. The enemy wants mothers to give up on their children. One of the attacks of the enemy is an attack on motherhood. 
Mother  keep on praying for that son, daughter, grand-son or grand-daughter no matter what, you will see the manifestation of God's promises for your children if you don't give up. The word of God says that though the vision is delayed it will not tarry.


We know that there is something special about a mother's prayer. God will provide a way of escape for your children to reach the potential God has for them no matter what the enemy's attack is.  The enemy wants to destroy family. Woman of God rise up and fight for the life, purpose and destiny of your children. Fast for your children and pray for them.  
Mother's day can be “the hardest or happiest day of the year" 

for some women. The holiday  can spark complicated feelings. Some women really dread it, while others look forward to it. I think it’s hardest on women who don’t have children of their own yet. 

This year determine that you will celebrate and recognize every woman in your life. Don't say because they are not mothers yet you will not celebrate them. You see most  women take on the role of mothers  to a lot of children  around them all year round,  especially in the church. What has been happening is that on mother's day they are not recognized; on the one day of the year they’re supposed to  be celebrated and thanked.  You and I can change things and start afresh by acknowledging this women. 

It can be very hurtful, when all of a sudden, it’s Mother’s Day and the recognition and celebration only goes to the "mother" when a lot of women all through the year have filled and are still filling the maternal roles for a lot of young, teens and single mothers. I am not saying that mothers should not be celebrated or given special recognition,  am only bringing our attention to  all of the other women that have impacted the lives of children of others. I believe that they also should be celebrated especially those that do not have children of their own yet.

For those women and young ladies that your mothers are not here. I want to encourage you to go into your memory box and reflect on those wonderful times you had with your mothers. Remember the funny jokes she told and precious  moments she shared with you. The do's and don'ts that you now use with your kids. Have a good laugh, celebrate her and share those  moments with your friends and loved ones in doing so you will be sharing  and extending her legacy.

Mothers give your children a "break"sometimes, keep in mind  that your children grow, be willing to grow with them as they grow. Their personalities change as they grow, so does yours. Be willing to change, grow and adjust to the change with the word of God and the Spirit of God leading you. Don't be reactive, but be proactive with them and to them.

You will be victorious. Don't stop praying for your children, family, neighbourhood, city, state, nation and the world. Woman of God, you are a powerful weapon in the hands of God. Be bold and let God use you to crush the head of the serpent like the mother of Jesus did.


Mother use this mother's day as an opportunity to speak words of blessing and affirmation into the lives of your children.

Happy Mother's Day