A Mother's Prayer

Mother's Day is always a hard day for me, but not because of what many think.

Mother's Day to me is not just a day for everyone to honor their mothers, but an opportunity for me as a mother to reflect on the ones that have made this title possible for me.

As many of you know, I have a tendency to be a little hard on myself...okay, a lot. Far too often I focus on my faults & shortcomings, and I honestly do find it very hard to look past these "failures" & remind myself of any good I may have done. So alas, Mother's Day is hard for me because I am filled with such an overwhelming gratitude that the Lord would feel that I was "enough" to bestow upon me the blessing of my two very precious boys.

I am overwhelmed by my inadequacy, but in awe of their unconditional love. I believe with all my heart that they deserve better in their lives. I cannot possibly put into words how much love, happiness, & joy I want for them. Truly, they give me life, they give me purpose.

I found this poem, so I thought I would share it.

A MOTHER'S PRAYER

The things I never told you I'd like to tell you now;

Of feelings held contently inside my heart to swell;

Of thoughts and dreams, wants and happiness too;

A Mother's prayer to finally share with you.

Lord, govern their lifes as you have mine,

touch them with your sweet divine,

Make them happy, guide their paths,

Tickle their funnybones, let me hear their laughs.

Dry the tears sliding down their faces,

Hold their hands when the love heart races,

Make them stand tall when the burdens are great,

Prepare them to carry the loads of fate.

Heal the hurts and sufferings of the spirit,

Make them listen until they hear it;

That sweet song of yours that will touch their soul

and carry them forward until they are old.

Lord, let them see the meaning of life,

Protect them from the evils of strife,

Gently guide them in the path of your ways,

I pray, Lord, I pray for them everyday.

I know, Lord, that I fell short many times;

In my guidance as "Mom" there were crimes,

times that I failed to help them see

the beauty that you have bestowed around me.

Take their hands and lead them forward

give them strength to avoid the coward

and evil ones that lurk about

waiting to swallow them up and shout

the conquest of their gentle soul

Provide them the coin to pass the toll.

Please make things right, Lord, once again

to help them to see the meaning of friend

and loved ones that hold them close to the heart

with a Mother that loves them, never apart.

Also, I would be remiss, if I did not share my gratitude I have for my own mother. I know that I have been a far cry from the ideal child, but again, I am grateful for her unconditional love.

Happy Mother's Day