By Megan Alfaro
Today my husband was telling our kids about Mother’s Day.
“What kinds of things does Mommy do for you? Does she play with you? Does she read you books? Does she give you hugs and kisses? Does she teach you Bible verses? Does she sing you songs?”
After each question my two-year-old responded with a cute little, “Yeah!” And then my four-year-old burst in with this little pearl:
“We don’t know all the things Mommy does, but GOD does!”
My heart about exploded.
Mama, I don’t know if there was someone to make you breakfast or bring you flowers and notes and presents today. I sure hope so! But I just wanted you to know, today, that every dish you wash, every diaper you change, every tear you shed, every little nose you wipe, every kiss you give, every moment of lost sleep, every desperate prayer, every shower you’ve skipped, every meal you’ve prepared, every word you’ve taught—none of it goes unnoticed by the ONE who has called you to this great and wonderful and challenging privilege of being a mother.
Your children may not recognize everything you do for them. It’s likely they’ll never really know. But your faithfulness matters. You and your work are so precious. And one day, your reward will be great.
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” - Matthew 25:21