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He Who Would Say She Failed--a different Mother's Day piece
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He Who Would Say She Failed--a different Mother's Day piece |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Preface: Today the pastor held up two biblical mothers as examples of 'more the norm' he seemed to say. In that they were deceitful, conniving women who taught their sons to do the same. It was a very disheartening message. The following is a response/reaction to it. I've sent him a copy as well. Perhaps we should pray for him and whatever set him in this vein. It could have been the youth/s from the Tent Rally held last week-end whom he deemed were high risk kids in a lot of pain. Pray for them, too. Virginia Salter So imperfect are their hands far from ideal their chosen words Seas from sound their plans and playings, though puny vessels, still they try to stand. Too human are their minds and deeds how frail, how meek they be, Yet, given in to duty willing are the mothers of you and me. With fear and trepidation do they labor their very core, for tiny child held within they might not ever suffer more. Yet endure do they fully tis ordained what they must do though a thousand times more a-plenty still may be asked to suffer through. Should one bring dishonor to all their giving when they with heart have tried their best, would someone blaspheme the way one’s living, calling out, “She failed the test!” When from righteous comes heavy blows to critique her efforts true and leave her flailing in the throes, what is a mother left to do? Where might she turn for help to gain foundation strong? A job of honor in mother’s singing, what will gain her wisdom long? Upon her knees might she utter pleas to soothe her anguished heart Then cede to Him her labored soul that by His hand He’ll secure sure her part. ©May 13, 2001 |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
VAS, No two Mothers are alike and I guess everyone has a right to their own opinion. My own mother was a better aunt than a mother at times, just ask my cousins. But she was the only mother I had and no one better say ANYTHING against her. You pastor may have a reason for his words. How many others at the service were upset enough to contact him? Hugs to you, ME |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
Are you taking petition list? Love to ditto and thread to Mother_Earth. You said it. LP For those who believed in me -May God keep you. There is no fear in love..For perfect love casth out all fear. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
No one, and I mean no one, should put themselves into the position of judging one's heart, other than God.... it took courage to send this to your pastor, I hope he reads it with an open heart. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I would wonder how he saw his own mother if he could think in this vein. We usually judge by what we know. I see the normal mother as I see my own mother. A self sacrificing loving person. Joyce |
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