"Motherly Love"...

This is a great reminder to all of us. The importance of being a good mother isn't how much money we make, what kind of home we live in or in having a "prestigious" job. It's in loving our children the way God intended, without reservations, with respect for them as God's children, living a good example instead of "because I say so", and above our own, sometimes selfish desires...

"1 Corinthians 13"
for Mothers...

If I keep my house immaculately clean, and am envied
by all for my interior decorating, but do not show love
in my family - I'm just another housewife.

If I'm always producing lovely things -- sewing, art; if I
always look attractive, and speak intelligently, but am not
loving to my family - I am nothing.

Love changes diapers, cleans up messes, and
ties shoes -- over and over again.

Love is kind, though tired
and frazzled.

Love doesn't envy another woman -- one whose children
are "spaced" better, or who are in school so she
has time to pursue her own interests.

Love doesn't try to impress others with my abilities
or knowledge as a mother.

Love doesn't scream at the kids.

Love doesn't feel cheated because I didn't get to do
what I wanted to do today -- sew,
read, soak in a hot tub.

Love doesn't lose my temper easily.

Love doesn't assume that my children are being naughty
just because their noise level is irritating.

Love doesn't rejoice when other people's children
misbehave and make mine look good.

Love is genuinely happy when others are
honored by their children.

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