May 14, 2017

Happy? Mother’s Day

Today is Mother’s Day and I have avoided turning on the T.V., going to church, and those things that remind me of what a mother is supposed to be but that many of us did not experience.

Growing up in an abusive home where the abuse is ignored or perpetrated by the mother does not leave happy memories for many of us. Whether it was the Dad doing the abuse or the mother inflicting the physical or emotional pain, it leaves more than just a bad taste in the mouth of the surviving child/adult.

We hear from the pulpits across America the testimonies of those mother’s that raised their children in loving and caring homes. I’m happy for those children that have those memories. They are truly blessed more than they probably realize.

But what about the others? Those of us that hear the wonderful testimonies and sit quietly trying to hide the tears and shut out the memories of abuse, betrayal, and mother’s that chose to be far less than what God wanted her to be. Every child loves their mother whether they admit it or not. That’s why the pain is so deep.

Many people do not want to hear the testimonies of hurt, pain, and betrayal within a family, especially within a church. “This isn’t the place for that” is what I’ve heard after giving a testimony of an abusive childhood. Even though those testimonies reveal the healing power of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “It’s just too awful to hear.” So the pulpits are sadly quiet about what reality is to many and how the Lord has healed the hearts of many.

Many of us that have experienced the healing power of Christ do forgive, as difficult as it is. And many times we have to forgive over and over and especially on days like today; Mother’s Day.

In my case, my mother is with the Lord. Praise God because she accepted Christ as her Savior in her late 80’s so I know she is with Him.

But what about those who still have their mother’s? Those who, out of a sense of obligation and a bad taste in their mouth, send the flowers and cards? Honoring your mother and father, as Christ commands, causes some to feel that dreaded obligation but what it means is that you are acknowledging their authority, their position, as your parent.

Forgiveness is a powerful thing. It does not say what they did was right. It does not say we have to have contact with them or a relationship with them. It says we release the hurt, the anger, the guilt, the shame, and the unforgiveness. For our benefit not theirs. Our Father in heaven forgives us as we forgive others. If we won’t forgive then He will not bless us with His forgiveness.

I pray that we may hand our hurt to the Lord and celebrate that there are mother’s who exemplify the Father’s love of His children and set aside the hurtful memories. Forgiveness does not render amnesia.

Blessings to you.

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16 thoughts on “Happy? Mother’s Day”

  1. May 14, 2017 at 10:12 am
    Sue Cass

    Reblogged this on Cyber Support Group.

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  2. May 14, 2017 at 10:21 am
    Anna Waldherr

    A powerful and moving post. Have a Happy Mother’s Day, Sue. ❤

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  3. May 14, 2017 at 10:27 am
    Wally Fry

    Sue, hi..Blessing and prayers for you.

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  4. May 18, 2017 at 10:04 am
    Moushmi Radhanpara

    A very moving post.
    Thanks a lot for sharing this.

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  5. May 24, 2017 at 10:41 am
    fruitfulspiritblog

    Oh, Sue! I share this sentiment about Mother’s Day. My sister and I talk about it all the time. You are not alone. ❤

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  6. June 10, 2017 at 8:42 am
    Freedomborn ... Aussie Christian Focus

    Sorry Sue that I missed this Post with Moving and Accidents etc I have missed quiet a few of those I follow’s Messages and there will be more before I’m connected again in my New Home although I will try to find a place to Blog.

    As you know Sue from reading about my Childhood, I will put the link below in case you would like to refresh, I do understand how you feel having also experienced much abuse from my Mother and others but I still take the time to thank Mothers on my Blog and appreciate those who do Love and care for their Children as you shared too.

    Childhood- http://freedomborn.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/the-early-years-a-little-lost-girl/

    So very True Sue what you also shared about forgiveness, when we hold onto resentment and bitterness it eats away all the goodness in us like Cancer and yes we block God’s forgiveness for us too, all Sin is like a wall it separates us from God, good and evil can cannot be in Unity.

    Christian Love Always – Anne.

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  7. July 14, 2017 at 12:21 am
    Kristi Ann

    Amen-Amein Sister in Christ Jesus-Yeshua Sue!! Happy Mother’s day too All my Sisters in Christ Jesus-Yeshua, and too our Messianic Jewish Sisters!! 💕

    I Love you all Everyone through Jesus-Yeshua Christ, because HE LOVED 💕 EVERYONE FIRST!!

    Love 💕 Always and Shalom ( Peace ) Everyone, YSIC \o/

    Kristi Ann

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  8. October 31, 2017 at 10:51 am
    mariewilliams53

    “Forgiveness does not render amnesia” – how true that is! This post resonates so much and how blessed are those who have memories of a loving mother. Thanks for sharing, Sue.

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