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My Mothers Bed

2/21/2019

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          When I was younger I  knew that at a certain time in the evening I would find my mother in her bedroom, usually reading. I would come in and sit on her bed to chat. I have four younger sisters, and often we would end our evening together, on moms bed. We knew without a doubt that there was always an open invitation to us. So many conversations and memories in my mothers room. Visually this is what you would see. My mother sitting up with a book in her hands. Laying next to her would always be her bible, a pen, calendar or diary, and the cordless phone. Those items were always there, but when her daughters came in they were moved out of the way in a hurry.
         Without a doubt I could go to my mothers house today, and the same items would be there. As if time has stopped. I also know she would move them without a moments hesitation for me to sit.
       Let me tell you what you can't see in that room. The tears that have been spilled. Over mistakes we made, or broken teenage hearts. The patience of a mother. Patiently listening to all her daughters sharing long stories when all she craved was quiet. Forgiveness. When we came in with our regret and pain at choices we made, she never shamed or condemned us.  The grace  that she gave us to realize we weren't perfect, and she never expected us to be. 
        Sometimes I think of prayer as coming to God, and sitting on His bed. Telling Him about our days. Finding patience, forgiveness, and grace to meet us. I am very blessed that I was raised by a mother who is a strong Christian woman, and fierce prayer warrior. Not all of us get that on earth, but we have it with our Heavenly Father. So talk to the Lord today, wont you sit on His bed? There is always an open invitation.
       
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Mamaw
2/22/2019 08:12:40 am

I love to sit at His feet knowing I’ll find maybe answers, but always a willing listener and peace.

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Sandra Black link
2/28/2019 04:18:44 am

Loved reading this today. I was very late in coming back to the Unite group share on facebook from last week and I always like to scroll to the bottom and then work my way up the list looking for some that may have been overlooked by others. I am so glad I do this because otherwise I may have missed this post and I am delighted to see it today. Brings back found memories of us with our kids and it is encouraging to know that we were doing something so right then and hopefully we can continue with our grandchildren too.

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    Devonne Ramer

    A mom trying to see the world through Gods eyes, while raising two crazy boys in the process. 

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    Proverbs 16:9 
    in his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.
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