Jessica Connell has a great post over at CBMW on being a mother. Being a father of two girls, I was especially encouraged to read her “Letter To My Daughter.” You will be too.

On a related personal note, my wife keeps a journal addressed to our two daughters, and Lord willing she’ll be able to give it to them one day when they are mothers. Unbeknown to me, my mother did the same until I was eighteen years old. She gave it to me as a gift upon having our first child. I’ll periodically read it recalling my mother’s joys and frustrations. I never cease to be emotionally moved to read of my mother’s selfless love and devotion.

The sacrifices mothers make for their children are countless and often unnoticed. As a father, I’ll never be able to fully understand such selflessness, especially as they give their whole body over to their children. So pray for the mothers of your churches. Husbands and fathers, don’t cease to thank your wives for their service. It is not something to be taken for granted.

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