Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Mother's Day Gifts - #8007

Friday, May 7, 2008

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I think I was about 10 years old, and I got my Mom this corsage for Mother’s Day. I spent my whole allowance on it. They took two little carnations, put this little bumble bee on it, and I thought it was cute and it would tell my Mom I loved her. And on the way home, wouldn’t you know, Mr. Klutz here…it went over the top of my handle bars. I ran over it; I crushed the thing that I was going to give my Mom to show her that I loved her.

I’m Ron Hutchcraft, and maybe that’s one of the reasons I’ve been thinking about some gifts that are more durable than that to show your Mom or your wife that, well, she’s the life that matters to you. The Bible describes a woman like that. It says, “She’s worth far more than rubies (Proverbs 31:10 ). Her children arise and call her blessed. Her husband also, he praises her (vs. 28). Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised (vs. 30).”

OK, so now how does a son or daughter show that Mom is special? I think you give her your thanks. You tell her what you appreciate about her, and you write it to her. You show her by pitching in on the things that she does for you, like those things matter to you.

Now, if you’re her husband, well, give her your ear. I mean, a woman’s greatest language of love is to be heard, not just her words, but her heart and that takes time. If you’re the Mom, you’ve got a gift to give I think. Give them your Jesus. There’s nothing your family needs more than for you to have a radiant relationship with Jesus Christ. Those are gifts that last: appreciation, listening, Jesus.

You know, there’s more spiritual encouragement like this for you at our website. It’s alifethatmatters.org. I hope you’ll visit us there, because God put you here to live a life that matters.

This radio program references: Proverbs 31: 10 ; 28; 30