Life’s Special GIFT…A Mother
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed.”
Proverbs 31:28
Proverbs 31:28
There is NO gift like that of a Mother. A Mother is the Voice of her children. She is the pride and honor badge of her husband. In many communities, a Mother is the celebrated entity that garners immeasurable respect from everyone within. A Mother’s voice trumpets causes on the behalf of her children, whether she physically birthed them or not. There is no greater champion than that a Mother.
As children, it is to Mother that we run when our antics have caused us
to be hurt. When we fall off of our bicycles, or tumble out of bed, we
scream for our Mother. When other children make fun of us or push us to
the ground, we scream for our Mother.
I have learned first-hand that this “screaming for our Mother” doesn’t
end with childhood. Throughout our lives, we face challenges that may
bring us to our knees in submission. We face obstacles that may place
us flat on our backs in pain. Whatever the case, we want our Mother.
Even when we ourselves became Mothers, we still want our Mothers.
During the most painful experience of my life, childbirth, it was much
more bearable because my Mother was present.
A real mother never ceases to protect her children. No matter what life
brings our way, we can rest in knowing that “Mom’s got my back.” I
personally believe that there is an eternal connection between a Mother
and her children. The bond that occurs in the womb continues throughout
life’s Journey. When a child is in pain, so is the Mother. Wow! What
a precious gift!
As a Mother, I have made many sacrifices to ensure the safety and
comfort of my children. I have gone without to make sure that they did
not. I have cried in secret so that my children would only experience
my smile. I have covered my pain so that my children would not
experience the same. However, I came to understand that I was the first
person to teach my children and it is my job to continue teaching them
as long as I live. I will continue to speak “life” into their lives and
tell them of God’s unconditional love for them.
My faith in my God has sustained me in those times of uncertainty. I
believe that one of my jobs as a Mother is to show to my children, the
God in whom I believe. Therefore, as my children grew, I allowed them
to see and know the times that we struggled and were without. It is
during these times that the God of their Mother showed up. This allowed
them to witness the Hand of God for themselves.
If you do not have a positive relationship with your Mother, you do not
have to fret. Our God is so amazing that He will place in your path,
women who will “mother” you according to His divine plan. Make sure
that you are open to receiving these women into your life. They will
bring with them nurturing and healing that will touch you in just the
right place at the right time.
There is nothing about your life journey that the Father is not aware
of. He knows exactly who and what you need, exactly when you need it.
That includes godly mothering.
This month we have set aside a special day to honor our Mothers.
Children will make passage from all across the globe to pay homage to
this phenomenal woman. Multiple sacrifices will be made to secure her
smile. Today I encourage you not to wait for one special day to
saturate your Mother with love. Every day that you have breath, you
must salute and honor this magnificent gift. You must never allow
yourself to de-value this gift and forget to appreciate it. There is NO
gift like that of a Mother.
Meet Jamesina Greene
Jamesina Greene manages more than speaking engagements as the
owner of DESTNE Enterprises. Jamesina’s commitment to leading her
fan-base with thought-provoking inspiration stems from her experience in
helping others in transition.
Jamesina began her journey towards motivation at the age of 17. While
most teens made the usual high school memories, Jamesina became an
ordained minister, writer and speaker. After building an early
foundation, she immediately created a platform which allowed her to
share the gospel to others. With years of entrepreneurship already
under her belt, Jamesina expanded her brand, through singing,
songwriting, authoring and other avenues. A former residential
counselor and mentor, Jamesina leverages over 30 years of knowledge of
Christianity to bring Destine Enterprises to God's people throughout the
world – as an ordained minister.
It is Jamesina's literary work which has earned her numerous
recognition: she is the author of Help, I Don't Like Myself!, the true
story of her escape from depression, and A Mother's Cry: A Mini Book for
Mom, for busy mothers who could use a loving nudge.
Born in Delaware and raised in Maryland, Jamesina now resides in
Virginia, where she is a devoted mother to two sons and grandmother to
four children. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Theological Studies
Christian Counseling from LOGOS Bible Institute. In addition to
praising God through her talents, Jamesina is the founder of A Mother’s
Cry in which she hosts an annual conference, “Gathering the Fragments”
to encourage the hurt, wounded and broken. Her latest publication, My
Journey, a daily journal, and her debut novel dedicated to her late
father, will be available this year.
Learn more about how Jamesina is leaving her mark by visiting
www.jamee2001.wordpress.com, www.jamigreeneministries.com, on Facebook
and Twitter @msdestne61. To schedule an interview with Jamesina, send
an email to destne61@gmail.com.
J. E. Greene, President & Founder
Destne Enterprises/A Mother's Cry
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