Latest / Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation / Honoring Mothers Brings A Promise Of Goodness: Encore Episode
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- 0:02Pastor Robert Young: Hi friends, this is Pastor Young, and happy Mother's Day.
- 0:06Pastor Robert Young: Let's come together to honor and celebrate the women in our lives who have played the most important and impactful role of all, that of a mother.
- 0:16Pastor Robert Young: Mothers hold a special place in our hearts as they are the ones who nurture us, guide us, shower us with unconditional love and support.
- 0:25Pastor Robert Young: In the Bible, we're reminded of the importance of honoring our mothers in Ephesians chapter 6, verses 2 through 3, which says, Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you, and that you may live, that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
- 0:48Pastor Robert Young: This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of the role of a mother in our lives and the blessings that come from honoring and cherishing them.
- 0:59Pastor Robert Young: Proverbs 31.
- 1:01Pastor Robert Young: 31 verses 26 through 28 also speaks to the strength and wisdom that mothers are possess, saying, She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
- 1:15Pastor Robert Young: She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
- 1:22Pastor Robert Young: Her children arise and call her blessed.
- 1:26Pastor Robert Young: Her husband also and he praises her.
- 1:30Pastor Robert Young: This passage highlights the selflessness and dedication that mothers exist day in and day out, and how their presence brings joy and blessings to their families.
- 1:43Pastor Robert Young: As we reflect on the women who have shaped us and inspired us, let us remember to show them love, gratitude, and appreciation, not just on Mother's Day, but every day.
- 1:57Pastor Robert Young: Let us honor our mothers for their sacrifice, their wisdom, and their unwavering love, and thank God for blessing us with such incredible women in our lives.
- 2:08Pastor Robert Young: Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures out there.
- 2:13Pastor Robert Young: You are truly a gift from God.
- 2:16Pastor Robert Young: Now, let's take a five minute to reflect on the positive mothers in our lives and give God praise for them.
- 2:26Pastor Robert Young: But don't stop there.
- 2:28Pastor Robert Young: Cards, flowers, and dinners are excellent.
- 2:31Pastor Robert Young: However, the simple act of verbally acknowledging them has a longer and more profound impact.