A Mom's Impact

Hi, I’m Pastor Mark, the new Interim Pastor at CCC. As you know, Mothers Day is coming in just a few days. My mom had a huge impact on my life, in every way. We can look back and see the impact of moms on great people down through history. Proverbs 31 describes such a mom.

Consider Susannah Wesley, who had 19 kids! She faithfully prayed an hour each day for them. Plus, she trained them in spiritual matters. No wonder John and Charles Wesley were used of God to bring blessing around the world.

Here are a few of Susannah’s rules as she raised her kids…show each child how to walk with God and work together with Him... Teach them to pray as soon as they can speak... Model and teach good manners... Never allow a rebellious act to go unchecked, but always praise and reward good behavior… Keep your promises to the kids!

Maybe your mom wasn’t as disciplined, or as spiritual as Mrs. Wesley; but I’m sure your mom at least wanted you to learn right from wrong and live a good life. Let us honor our godly mothers- and grandmothers- on Mothers Day, not only with words of praise for them but with lives that reflect the impact of their holy influence!

Pastor Mark Rathe