WHY DO WE CELEBRATE MOTHERS? ARE THEY REALLY THAT IMPORTANT?
Yes. Yes. Yes!
America needs strong mothers because of the way she raises her children and who they become. It is common for great leaders to attribute their success, development, and character to their mothers. Abraham Lincoln is quoted to say, “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
A strong mother raises children who are emotionally resilient and strong leaders. They know how to think vs what to think; using common sense and promoting individualism.
A strong mother doesn’t just give to her own children, but she is a mother to all who come into her awareness. This develops strong communities.
The world needs strong mothers. And right now, America needs them more than ever!
We could never count all the ways mothers contribute to the development of her children or the way she influences her community, but this Mother’s Day, I want to focus on 5 reasons America needs strong mothers!
1. A STRONG MOTHER LETS HER CHILDREN FAIL.
When a mother lets her children fail, she allows them to develop reasoning, insight, and how to think through problems. Failing allows her children to develop resilience. Instead of swooping in and taking care of everything, she lets them experience hard things in their lives. She teaches reconciliation, how to correct and improve. If a child doesn’t experience failure, he can develop a sense of entitlement and not understand consequences and cause and effect.
2. A STRONG MOTHER LOOKS FOR THE GOOD.
She is the keeper of hope and faith in a better tomorrow. She doesn’t get swept away in despair and fear. She finds the silver lining on even the darkest cloud. She sees through the mistakes, weaknesses, and phases of her children and recognizes the good and potential in them. She finds the beauty in the ashes and knows that even when things are really hard there’s a lesson to learn, and a brighter tomorrow just waiting.
3. A STRONG MOTHER IS NOT SWAYED BY FLEETING TRENDS OF SOCIETY:
America needs mothers who are willing to follow the truth instead of fleeting trends of society; mothers who stay steadfast and are beacons of light to their children and model standing for what is right. A strong mother holds to traditional values of accountability, respect, and contribution. A strong mother knows that it’s her job to pass on truth to her children and in order to do, she needs to know and understand it. She has a broad, liberal arts education. She studies great thinkers and history. A strong mother creates strong families. With trends continuing to pull families apart mothers – strong mothers – bring and keep them together.
4. A STRONG MOTHER EMBRACES WOMANHOOD:
A strong mother knows her value as a woman and does not feel the need to compete with men. She understands how men and women need and complete each other. She firmly defends truth and is fulfilled with her purpose as a woman. She is industrious in her home and pursues her dreams and ambitions outside her home. While she has roles and passion as an individual, she achieves them while prizing her time with her family above everything else. She knows that her greatest calling is being a mother. She knows that shaping her children into strong and capable leaders is one of her greatest contributions to society.
5. A STRONG MOTHER IS ACCOUNTABLE.
She holds herself and her children accountable. She rights the wrongs she has done. She is honest with herself and those around her and she teaches her children to do the same. She doesn’t make excuses for her behavior but takes ownership of her thoughts and actions.
She knows who she is and is aware of her dark sides. She chooses to learn and grow. She doesn’t let the darkness consume her. She chooses good. She understands her weaknesses, fault, and limitations. She allows God to make them strengths. She is intentional about how she interacts with her children. This doesn’t mean she’s perfect – but she is quick to apologize and correct her mistakes. She is firm and kind. She disciplines vs punishes. This looks like being able to stay objective and keep emotion out of the situation and teaches her children to do the same.
I hope you know strong mothers like this. Maybe you even thought of your own mother.
If you are a mother, do these qualities ring true for you?
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