“God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers.” ~Jewish Proverb
On a literal level, we certainly disagree with the proverb. God is most definitely everywhere. But in a symbolic sense I dearly love what the proverb proclaims. For we do see our God in our mothers.
When our mothers cook for us our favorite meals, sew the patch in the knee of our blue jeans, and slip us the cash for the movie, they are reflecting the provision of our God who always meets the needs of his children.
When our mothers hold us closely through the thunderstorm, watch us as we cross the street, and insist on meeting all our friends, they are mimicking the protection we’re promised by our Father. 
Whey they wipe away the tears and apply the Band-Aids and force the cough medicine down our throats, they are shadowing our God, the Comforter and Healer.
Our mothers love us unconditionally, despite the messes we make and the trouble we cause. Even when we don’t listen and we don’t behave, mom’s love never wanes. She disciplines us when we stray from the path. She forgives us when we wreck her carpet. And she encourages us to be all we were created to be.
Our mothers teach us right from wrong. They listen inexhaustibly. They rejoice in our success. And our setbacks cause their hearts to break. They know what we’re going to say before we say it. Our mothers brag about us to their friends and defend us to our peers. They believe in us even when we don’t believe in ourselves. They lead us from in front and they push us from behind. 
And there’s nothing that could ever separate us from their love.
Ever.
Yes, our God is everywhere. But so too, it seems, are our mothers.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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OK, it’s not good that after two days we’ve managed to raise only $30 for MDA. I thank the gracious person who donated the $30. He or she chose to remain anonymous on my MDA jail page. I don’t know who you are, but THANK YOU! They’re going to arrest me and take me to jail this coming Thursday. I have to raise $1,480 bail. Scroll down and see Wednesday’s post to get the full scoop. And then please click here to donate.
Don’t make me start sending out emails.
Peace,
Allan
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