A Mother’s Voice

Sully, our yellow Lab puppy, is 5 months old. He is 95% wonderful – affectionate, obedient, funny, etc. But his love for other dogs causes trouble. If he sees another dog and I don’t have a good hold on his leash, off he goes. His passion for four-legged friends makes him ignore the danger of crossing the street as well as my urgent commands and pleas. This drives me crazy.

Mothers know something about that feeling of desperation. After years of prayer and training, mothers ultimately watch their children run off according to their own passions.

Today I honor three mothers – Sarah Davis Loftin, Carolyn Covington Loftin and Ashley Loftin Gilland. God used and is using their faith, knowledge, life experience, prayerful sensitivity and undying love to provide guidance for their children. Like other children, I listened at times, but sometimes my passions made me run headlong, foolishly. Sorry Mom.

Although only God is characterized by perfect love, these mothers have shown their children unfailing love. Their love has involved patience, forgiveness, pain, joy, celebration, prayer and hope. Their love has honored Christ.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers and potential mothers! May all your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and beyond remember your voice and the voice of the One you follow.

2 Responses to “A Mother’s Voice”

1. Ashley says:

   May 8, 2010 at 9:40 pm

   Thanks daddy! I love you-

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2. Kathy says:

   May 31, 2010 at 5:25 pm

   Brother, I just saw this Word! Thank you.

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